In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FIRELIGHTER
firelighter
(noun) (a piece of) a substance that burns easily and can be used to start a coal or coke fire
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
firelighter (plural firelighters)
small block of flammable substance, typically sawdust and wax combined, used to light fires.
Source: Wiktionary
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15 June 2025
SCHNORR
(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”
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