In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CRUISER
cruiser
(noun) a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer
cruiser, police cruiser, patrol car, police car, prowl car, squad car
(noun) a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cruiser (plural cruisers)
One who attends cruises.
(cycling) A kind of bicycle that usually combines balloon tires, an upright seating posture, a single-speed drivetrain, and straightforward steel construction with expressive styling.
(nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
(nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.
(nautical) A miniature aircraft carrier carrying VTOL aircraft.
(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience; also cruise ship.
(nautical) Any of several yachts designed for cruising.
(US, law enforcement) A police patrol vehicle.
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Vindula.
Someone who cruises bars and neighborhoods looking for "action".
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Source: Wiktionary
Cruis"er (kr"zr), n.
Definition: One who, or a vessel that, cruises; -- usually an armed vessel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SQUARE
(adjective) having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle; “a square peg in a round hole”; “a square corner”
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