In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
stemsons
plural of stemson
• mostness
Source: Wiktionary
Stem"son, n. Etym: [See Stem, n., and Keelson, and cf. Sternson.] (Shipbuilding)
Definition: A piece of curved timber bolted to the stem, keelson, and apron in a ship's frame near the bow.
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.