In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
YEANING
Verb
yeaning
present participle of yean
Source: Wiktionary
YEAN
Yean, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Yeaned; p. pr. & vb. n. Yeaning.] Etym: [AS. eánian, or geeánian; perhaps akin to E. ewe, or perhaps to L. agnus, Gr. Ean.]
Definition: To bring forth young, as a goat or a sheep; to ean. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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