In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Slee (plural Slees)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Slee is the 30570th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 763 individuals. Slee is most common among White (90.69%) individuals.
• EELS, ELEs, Lees, eels, else, l'ees, lees, lese, seel, sele
Source: Wiktionary
Slee, v. t. Etym: [See Slay.]
Definition: To slay. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 December 2024
(noun) (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.