In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SIGNORA
Signora
(noun) an Italian title or form of address for a married woman
signora
(noun) an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
signora (plural signoras)
Mrs; madam; title of address or respect for women in Italy.
Anagrams
• agrions, ignaros, soaring
Source: Wiktionary
Si*gno"ra, n. Etym: [It.]
Definition: Madam; Mrs; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FISSILE
(adjective) capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain; “fissile crystals”; “fissile wood”
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