In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COUNTERSTEP
Etymology
Noun
counterstep (plural countersteps)
A measure taken to correct an action or situation; movement in the opposite direction.
The movement of dancers around a central point.
Source: Wiktionary
Coun"ter*step` (koun"tr-stp`), n.
Definition: A contrary method of procedure; opposite course of action.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LIGHT
(adjective) having relatively few calories; “diet cola”; “light (or lite) beer”; “lite (or light) mayonnaise”; “a low-cal diet”
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