In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNDERNEATH
underneath
(adverb) under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneath; “we could see the original painting underneath”; “a house with a good foundation underneath”
underneath
(adverb) on the lower or downward side; on the underside of; “a chest of drawers all scratched underneath”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
underneath (not comparable)
Below; in a place beneath.
On the underside or lower face.
Preposition
underneath
Under, below, beneath.
Under the control or power of.
Adjective
underneath (not comparable)
Under, lower.
Noun
underneath (usually uncountable, plural underneaths)
The lower surface or part of something.
A background radio sound track played during a specific announcement or program.
Anagrams
• unadherent
Source: Wiktionary
Un`der*neath", adv. Etym: [OE. undirnepe. See Under, and Beneath.]
Definition: Beneath; below; in a lower place; under; as, a channel underneath the soil. Or sullen mole, that runneth underneath. Milton.
Un`der*neath", prep.
Definition: Under; beneath; below. Underneath this stone lie As much beauty as could die. B. Jonson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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