In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DRAWSTRING
drawstring, drawing string, string
(noun) a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening; “he pulled the drawstring and closed the bag”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
drawstring (plural drawstrings)
A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
Source: Wiktionary
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(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
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