In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TORTA
Etymology
Noun
torta (plural tortas)
(US) A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine
A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.
A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.
Anagrams
• Ratto, Tatro, ottar, rotta, tarot, tator, torat, troat
Source: Wiktionary
Tor"ta, n. Etym: [Cf. Sp. torta a cake.] (Metal.)
Definition: a flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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