In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SKRIK
Etymology
Perhaps from an Afrikaans derivative of Dutch schrik ("shock, terror").
Noun
skrik (plural skriks)
(South Africa) A shock; a fright.
Anagrams
• kirks
Source: Wiktionary
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29 March 2025
THOUGHTLESS
(adjective) without care or thought for others; “the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’”
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