In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BALKY
balking, balky
(adjective) stopping short and refusing to go on; “a balking”; “a balky mule”; “a balky customer”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
balky (comparative balkier, superlative balkiest)
Refusing to proceed or cooperate.
Source: Wiktionary
Balk"y, a.
Definition: Apt to balk; as, a balky horse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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GREAT
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