In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
SAXONY
Saxony, Sachsen, Saxe
(noun) an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Saxony
A historic realm and modern state of Germany.
Noun
Saxony (countable and uncountable, plural Saxonies)
A fine soft woollen fabric.
Saxony yarn, or flannel made of it or similar yarn.
Source: Wiktionary
Sax"o*ny, n. [So named after the kingdom of Saxony, reputed to produce fine wool.]
1. A kind of glossy woolen cloth formerly much used.
2. Saxony yarn, or flannel made of it or similar yarn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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