In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLOOMERS
bloomers, pants, drawers, knickers
(noun) (used in the plural) underpants worn by women; “she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
bloomers
plural of bloomer
Etymology 2
Named after Amelia Bloomer.
Noun
bloomers pl (plural only)
(dated) Any of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower body
(informal) Women’s underpants with short legs; knickers or drawers
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
BLOOMER
Bloom"er, n. Etym: [From Mrs. Bloomer, an American, who sought to introduce this style of dress.]
1. A costume for women, consisting of a short dress, with loose trousers gathered round ankles, and (commonly) a broad-brimmed hat.
2. A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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