In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TOMBOYS
Noun
tomboys
plural of tomboy
Source: Wiktionary
TOMBOY
Tom"boy`, n. Etym: [Tom (for Thomas, L. Thomas, fr. Gr. boy.]
Definition: A romping girl; a hoiden. [Colloq.] J. Fletcher.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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