In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BROG
Etymology
Noun
brog (plural brogs)
A pointed instrument, such as a joiner's awl.
Verb
brog (third-person singular simple present brogs, present participle brogging, simple past and past participle brogged)
(transitive) To prod with a pointed instrument, such as a lance; to prick or pierce.
To broggle.
Anagrams
• Borg, Grob, borg
Source: Wiktionary
Brog, n. Etym: [Gael. Cf. Brob.]
Definition: A pointed instrument, as a joiner's awl, a brad awl, a needle, or a small ship stick.
Brog, v. t.
Definition: To prod with a pointed instrument, as a lance; also, to broggle. [Scot. & Prov.] Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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