In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TENPOUNDER
ladyfish, tenpounder, Elops saurus
(noun) game fish resembling the tarpon but smaller
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
tenpounder (plural tenpounders)
The ladyfish (Elops saurus).
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
Ten"-pound`er, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A large oceanic fish (Elops saurus) found in the tropical parts of all the oceans. It is used chiefly for bait.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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