In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ZANTE
Noun
zante
Alternative form of zantewood
Etymology
Proper noun
Zante
Zakynthos, an island in Greece.
Source: Wiktionary
Zan"te, n. (Bot.)
Definition: See Zantewood.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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15 April 2025
DOOMED
(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; “their business venture was doomed from the start”; “an ill-fated business venture”; “an ill-starred romance”; “the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons”- W.H.Prescott
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