In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FIZGIGGED
Etymology
Adjective
fizgigged (comparative more fizgigged, superlative most fizgigged)
(archaic, meaning uncertain) Adorned frivolously; embellished with showy gewgaws or trinkets.
Verb
fizgigged
simple past tense and past participle of fizgig.
Source: Wiktionary
FIZGIG
Fiz"gig`, n.
Definition: A fishing spear. [Obs.] Sandys.
Fiz"gig`, n. Etym: [Fizz + gig whirling thing.]
Definition: A firework, made of damp powder, which makes a fizzing or hissing noise when it explodes.
Fiz"gig`, n. Etym: [See Gig a flirt.]
Definition: A gadding, flirting girl. Gosson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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