In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SENHORITA
Etymology
Noun
senhorita (plural senhoritas)
A young woman in or from a Lusophone community.
Anagrams
• antihorse, hair stone, hairstone, hortensia
Source: Wiktionary
Se`ño*ri"ta, n. Etym: [Sp.]
Definition: A Spanish title of courtesy given to a young lady; Miss; also, a young lady.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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