In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHUCKLING
Verb
chuckling
present participle of chuckle
Noun
chuckling (plural chucklings)
(gerund of chuckle) An instance in which someone chuckles
Source: Wiktionary
CHUCKLE
Chuc"kle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chuckled; p. pr. & vb. n. Chuckling.] Etym: [From lst Chuck.]
1. To call, as a hen her chickens; to cluck. [Obs.] Dryden.
2. To fondle; to cocker. [Obs.] Dryden.
Chuc"kle, n.
Definition: A short, suppressed laugh; the expression of satisfaction, exultation, or derision.
Chuc"kle, v. i. Etym: [From lst Chuck.]
Definition: To laugh in a suppressed or broken manner, as expressing inward satisfaction, exultation, or derision.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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