In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GALLINIPPER
Etymology
Noun
gallinipper (plural gallinippers)
(US) Any large insect that bites, for example, certain large mosquitos.
Source: Wiktionary
Gal"li*nip`per, n.
Definition: A large mosquito.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SHEET
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