In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BREASTPIN
brooch, broach, breastpin
(noun) a decorative pin worn by women
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
breastpin (plural breastpins)
An ornamental pin attached to clothing in a person's upper chest area; a brooch.
Synonyms
• broach, brooch
Hypernyms
• pin
Anagrams
• stepbairn
Source: Wiktionary
Breast"pin` (brest"pin`), n.
Definition: A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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