In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CANYONING
Etymology
Noun
canyoning (uncountable)
A hybrid sport in which participants travel along a canyon using a variety of techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, or swimming.
Usage notes
Although canyon may occasionally be used as a verb in this context, it is much more common to speak of “going canyoning.”
Synonyms
• canyoneering (US)
• kloofing (South Africa)
Source: Wiktionary
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CATCH
(verb) grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of; “did you catch that allusion?”; “We caught something of his theory in the lecture”; “don’t catch your meaning”; “did you get it?”; “She didn’t get the joke”; “I just don’t get him”
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