In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BOOSING
Verb
boosing
present participle of boose
Anagrams
• booings
Source: Wiktionary
BOOSE
Boose, n. Etym: [AS. bos, bosig; akin to Icel. bass, Sw. bås, Dan. baas, stall, G. banse, Goth. bansts barn, Skr. bhasas stall. *252.]
Definition: A stall or a crib for an ox, cow, or other animal. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
Boose, v. i.
Definition: To drink excessively. See Booze.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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