In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BOOKENDS
Etymology
Poker sense: because the cards are the first and last in a top straight.
Noun
bookends
plural of bookend
(poker, slang) An ace and a ten as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
Verb
bookends
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bookend
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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