In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
vermicule (plural vermicules)
A small worm or insect larva.
A worm-like body.
Source: Wiktionary
Ver"mi*cule, n. Etym: [L. vermiculus, dim. of vermis a worm. See Vermicular.]
Definition: A small worm or insect larva; also, a wormlike body. [R.] Derham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 June 2025
(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.