In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SABINE
Sabine
(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of the Sabines
Sabine, Sabine River
(noun) a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
Sabine
(noun) a member of an ancient Oscan-speaking people of the central Apennines north of Rome who were conquered and assimilated into the Roman state in 290 BC
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
Sabine (plural Sabines)
a member of an ancient tribe of Italy.
Etymology 2
Proper noun
Sabine
A female given name.
Etymology 3
Proper noun
Sabine
a river in Louisiana and Texas, USA; see Sabine River.
Anagrams
• Baines, nabies
Noun
sabine
(botany) Alternative form of savin
Anagrams
• Baines, nabies
Source: Wiktionary
Sa"bine, a. Etym: [L. Sabinus.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the ancient Sabines, a people of Italy.
– n.
Definition: One of the Sabine people.
Sab"ine, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. Sabina herba, fr. Sabini the Sabines. Cf. Savin.] (Bot.)
Definition: See Savin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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