In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLOCKHOLE
Etymology
Noun
blockhole (plural blockholes)
(cricket) A small depression in the pitch caused by batsmen tapping their bats on the point where they have taken block.
(by extension) The approximate place where the toe of the bat touches the pitch when a batsman is taking guard.
Source: Wiktionary
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
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