In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance
(noun) an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fishgig (plural fishgigs)
(fishing) Alternative spelling of fizgig
Source: Wiktionary
Fish"gig`, n.
Definition: A spear with barbed prongs used for harpooning fish. Knight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.