In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BRINNY
Etymology
Noun
brinny (plural brinnies)
(Australia, Victoria) A stone thrown as a missile.
Synonyms
• boondie, goolie, yonny/yonnie
Source: Wiktionary
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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