In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BENDY
Etymology
Adjective
bendy (comparative bendier, superlative bendiest)
Having the ability to be bent easily.
(informal) Of a person, flexible; having the ability to bend easily.
Containing many bends and twists.
Of a vehicle, articulated.
(heraldry) Divided into diagonal bands of colour
Synonyms
• (having the ability to be bent easily): flexible, pliable, supple
• (of a person): flexible, limber, lissom or lissome, lithe, supple
• (having many bends and twists): sinuous, tortuous, twisted, twisty, winding, windy
• (articulated): articulated, jointed
Noun
bendy (plural bendies)
(heraldry) A field divided diagonally into several bends, varying in metal and colour.
(UK, slang) A bendy bus.
Anagrams
• Denby, by-end
Source: Wiktionary
Ben"dy, a. Etym: [From Bend a band.] (Her.)
Definition: Divided into an even number of bends; -- said of a shield or its charge. Cussans.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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