In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
sorbates
plural of sorbate
• boasters
Source: Wiktionary
Sor"bate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sorbate. See Sorbic.] (Chem.)
Definition: A salt of sorbic acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.