In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
widgeon, wigeon, Anas penelope
(noun) freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals
Source: WordNet® 3.1
wigeon (plural wigeons)
Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
(dated) A fool.
• gownie
Source: Wiktionary
Wi"geon, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A widgeon. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 April 2024
(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.