In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BOUTS
Noun
bouts
plural of bout
Verb
bouts
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bout
Anagrams
• BOTUS, Busto, busto, tsubo
Source: Wiktionary
BOUT
Bout, n. Etym: [A different spelling and application of bought bend.]
1. As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round. In notes with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out. Milton. The prince . . . has taken me in his train, so that I am in no danger of starving for this bout. Goldsmith.
2. A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout. The gentleman will, for his honor's sake, have one bout with you; he can not by the duello avoid it. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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