In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CARABINER
carabiner, karabiner, snap ring
(noun) an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
carabiner (plural carabiners)
A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects.
Synonyms
• biner
• krab
• crab
• snap-link
Source: Wiktionary
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