In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
speckling
present participle of speckle
speckling (plural specklings)
A pattern of small spots
ticking (the fabric)
Source: Wiktionary
Spec"kle, n. Etym: [Dim. of speck; cf. D. spikkel.]
Definition: A little or spot in or anything, of a different substance or color from that of the thing itself. An huge great serpent, all with speckles pied. Spebser.
Spec"kle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Speckled; p. pr. & vb. n. Speckling.]
Definition: To mark with small spots of a different color from that of the rest of the surface; to variegate with spots of a different color from the ground or surface.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 September 2024
(adjective) capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.