In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BOOTHALE
Boot"hale`, v. t. & i. Etym: [Boot, for booty + hale.]
Definition: To forage for booty; to plunder. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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NAUSEATING
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
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