In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COIFFURING
Verb
coiffuring
present participle of coiffure
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COIFFURE
Coif"fure, n. Etym: [F., fr. coiffer. See Coif.]
Definition: A headdress, or manner of dressing the hair. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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