In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COCKBOAT
Etymology
Noun
cockboat (plural cockboats)
(nautical) A small rowing boat, especially one pulled behind a larger ship, or used to ferry goods between a ship and the shore.
Synonyms
• dinghy
Source: Wiktionary
Cock"boat`, n. Etym: [See Cock a boat.]
Definition: A small boat, esp. one used on rivers or near the shore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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