In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CANCAN
cancan
(noun) a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cancan (plural cancans)
A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.
(motocross) A trick where one leg is brought over the seat, so that both legs are on one side.
Verb
cancan (third-person singular simple present cancans, present participle cancanning, simple past and past participle cancanned)
To dance the cancan.
Source: Wiktionary
Can"can, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A rollicking French dance, accompanied by indecorous or extravagant postures and gestures.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
3 April 2025
WHOLE
(noun) an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; “how big is that part compared to the whole?”; “the team is a unit”
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