In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLOWOFFS
Noun
blowoffs
plural of blowoff
Anagrams
• bowl-offs
Source: Wiktionary
BLOWOFF
Blow"-off` (, n.
1. A blowing off steam, water, etc.; -- Also, adj.
Definition: as, a blow-off cock or pipe.
2. An outburst of temper or excitement. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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