In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GEMINIFLOROUS
Gem`i*ni*flo"rous, a. Etym: [L. geminus twin + flos, floris, flower.] (Bot.)
Definition: Having the flowers arranged in pairs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SCHNORR
(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”
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