In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STONEBIRD
Stone"bird`, n.
Definition: The yellowlegs; -- called also stone snipe. See Tattler, 2. [Local, U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”
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