In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CULVERTING
Verb
culverting
present participle of culvert
Source: Wiktionary
CULVERT
Cul"vert (kl"vrt), n. Etym: [Prob. from OF. coulouere, F. couloir, channel, gutter, gallery, fr. couler to flow. See Cullis.]
Definition: A transverse drain or waterway of masonry under a road, railroad, canal, etc.; a small bridge.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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