In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARMGUARD
bracer, armguard
(noun) a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
armguard (plural armguards)
A protective cover for the arm.
Source: Wiktionary
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18 January 2025
SHTIK
(noun) (Yiddish) a little; a piece; “give him a shtik cake”; “he’s a shtik crazy”; “he played a shtik Beethoven”
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