In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLADEWORK
Etymology
Noun
bladework (uncountable)
The skill of handling the blade of an oar in rowing.
Source: Wiktionary
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REPLACEMENT
(noun) the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another; “replacing the star will not be easy”
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