In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLACKLEGGING
BLACKLEG
fink, scab, rat, blackleg
(verb) take the place of work of someone on strike
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
blacklegging (uncountable)
The practice of working in place of those who are engaged in a strike.
Verb
blacklegging
present participle of blackleg
Source: Wiktionary
BLACKLEG
Black"leg`, n.
1. A notorious gambler. [Colloq.]
2. A disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck. [Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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