In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
URVAS
Noun
urvas
plural of urva
Anagrams
• Varus, varus
Source: Wiktionary
URVA
Ur"va, n. Etym: [NL.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The crab-eating ichneumon (Herpestes urva), native of India. The fur is black, annulated with white at the tip of each hair, and a white streak extends from the mouth to the shoulder.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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