In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SNELL
Etymology 1
Adjective
snell (comparative sneller, superlative snellest)
(now chiefly Scotland)
Quick, smart; sharp, active, brisk or nimble; lively.
Quick-witted; witty.
Harsh; severe.
Etymology 2
Noun
snell (plural snells)
A short line of horsehair, gut, monofilament, etc, by which a fishhook or lure is attached to a longer (and usually heavier) line.
Verb
snell (third-person singular simple present snells, present participle snelling, simple past and past participle snelled)
To tie a hook to the end of a fishing line with a snell knot.
Proper noun
Snell
A surname.
Source: Wiktionary
Snell, a. Etym: [AS. snell; akin to D. snel, G. schnell, OHG. snel, Icel. snjallr valiant.]
Definition: Active; brisk; nimble; quick; sharp. [Archaic or Prov. Eng. & Scot.] That horny-handed, snell, peremptory little man. Dr. J. Brown.
Snell, n.
Definition: A short line of horsehair, gut, etc., by which a fishhook is attached to a longer line.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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