In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AHULL
Etymology
Adverb
ahull (not comparable)
(nautical) at the hull of a ship
(nautical) Having the sails furled and the helm lashed alee, as during a storm.
Anagrams
• Ullah
Source: Wiktionary
A*hull", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + hull.] (Naut.)
Definition: With the sails furled, and the helm lashed alee; -- applied to ships in a storm. See Hull, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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