In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CATFALL
Etymology
Noun
catfall (plural catfalls)
(nautical) A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead.
Source: Wiktionary
Cat"fall`, n. (Naut.)
Definition: A rope used in hoisting the anchor to the cathead. Totten.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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