In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FLEECY
brushed, fleecy, napped
(adjective) (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing; “a dress of brushed cotton”; “a fleecy lining”; “napped fabrics”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
fleecy (comparative fleecier, superlative fleeciest)
Resembling or covered in fleece.
Source: Wiktionary
Flee"cy, a.
Definition: Covered with, made of, or resembling, a fleece. "Fleecy flocks." Prior.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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