In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BIFORATE
Adjective
biforate (not comparable)
Having two openings
(botany) Having two perforations
(architecture) Having two doors or windows
Anagrams
• fireboat, to be fair
Source: Wiktionary
Bif"o*rate, a. Etym: [L. bis twice + foratus, p. p. of forare to bore or pierce.] (Bot.)
Definition: Having two perforations.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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