In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BACKCLOTH
backdrop, background, backcloth
(noun) scenery hung at back of stage
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
backcloth (plural backcloths)
The painted scenery at the back of a stage; the backdrop.
Anagrams
• clothback
Source: Wiktionary
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29 June 2025
ADMIRABLE
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; āan estimable young professorā; ātrains ran with admirable precisionā; āhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā
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