In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SEMIRURAL
Etymology
Adjective
semirural (not comparable)
Moderately rural; transcending both urbanity and province; developing
Source: Wiktionary
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17 January 2025
OBSERVE
(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”
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