In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GIGLOT
Noun
giglot (plural giglots)
(obsolete) A strumpet; a wanton girl.
Synonyms
• fizgig
• gig
Adjective
giglot (comparative more giglot, superlative most giglot)
(obsolete) giddy; inconstant; wanton
Source: Wiktionary
Gig"lot, Gig"let, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. gikkr a pert, rude person, Dan. giek a fool, silly man, AS. gagol, gægl, lascivious, wanton, MHG. gogel wanton, giege fool, and E. gig a wanton person.]
Definition: A wanton; a lascivious or light, giddy girl. [Obs.] The giglet is willful, and is running upon her fate. Sir W. Scott.
Gig"lot, a.
Definition: Giddi; light; inconstant; wanton. [Obs.] "O giglot fortune!" Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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