In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FLIPFLAP
Flip"-flap`, n. Etym: [See Flip, and Flap.]
Definition: The repeated stroke of something long and loose. Johnson.
Flip"-flap`, adv.
Definition: With repeated strokes and noise, as of something long and loose. Ash.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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