In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEWLAPS
Noun
dewlaps
plural of dewlap
Anagrams
• spawled
Source: Wiktionary
DEWLAP
Dew"lap`, n. Etym: [Dew + lap to lick.]
1. The pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, which laps or licks the dew in grazing.
2. The flesh upon the human throat, especially when with age. [Burlesque] On her withered dewlap pour the ale. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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