In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RISKS
Noun
risks
plural of risk
Verb
risks
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of risk
Proper noun
Risks
plural of Risk
Source: Wiktionary
RISK
Risk, n. Etym: [F. risque; cf. It. risco, risico, rischio, Pg. risco, Sp. riesgo, and also Sp. risco a steep rock; all probably fr. L. resceare to cut off; pref. re- re- + secare to cut; -- the word having been probably first used among sailors. See Section.]
1. Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction. The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves. Macaulay.
2. (Com.)
Definition: Hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property. To run a risk, to incur hazard; to encounter danger.
Syn.
– Danger; hazard; peril; jeopardy; exposure. See Danger.
Risk, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Risked; p. pr. & vb. n. Risking.] Etym: [CF. F. risquer. See Risk, n.]
1. To expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication.
2. To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.
Syn.
– To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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