In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
seamen
plural of seaman
• Ameens, Emesan, Naeems, Seeman, enemas, enseam, meanes, mensae
Source: Wiktionary
Sea"man, n.; pl. Seamen (.
Definition: A merman; the male of the mermaid. [R.] "Not to mention mermaids or seamen." Locke.
Sea"man, n.; pl. Seamen. Etym: [AS. sæman.]
Definition: One whose occupation is to assist in the management of ships at sea; a mariner; a sailor; -- applied both to officers and common mariners, but especially to the latter. Opposed to landman, or landsman. Able seaman, a sailor who is practically conversant with all the duties of common seamanship.
– ordinary seaman. See Ordinary.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.