In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BREAKWATER
breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty
(noun) a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
breakwater (plural breakwaters)
a construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside
(nautical) a low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.
Anagrams
• water break, waterbreak
Source: Wiktionary
Break"wa`ter, n.
Definition: Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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