In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARMHOLE
armhole
(noun) a hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
armhole (plural armholes)
(anatomy, now rare Midlands dialect) A human armpit.
(anatomy, rare and obsolete) Similar structures in other animals.
(fashion) A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.
Source: Wiktionary
Arm"hole`, n. Etym: [Arm + hole.]
1. The cavity under the shoulder; the armpit. Bacon.
2. A hole for the arm in a garment.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNAMBIGUOUS
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