In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RINGLETS
Noun
ringlets
plural of ringlet
Anagrams
• Giltners, Sterling, Tinglers, glistren, sterling, tinglers, tringles
Source: Wiktionary
RINGLET
Ring"let, n. Etym: [Ring + -let.]
1. A small ring; a small circle; specifically, a fairy ring. You demi-puppets, that By moonshine do the green sour ringlets make, Whereof the ewe not bites. Shak.
2. A curl; especially, a curl of hair. [Her golden tresses] in wanton ringlets waved. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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