In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GLIFF
Etymology
Noun
gliff (plural gliffs)
(UK, Scotland, dialect) A transient glance.
(UK, Scotland, dialect) An unexpected view of something that startles one.
(UK, Scotland, dialect) A sudden fright.
(UK, Scotland, dialect) A short moment.
(US) A meaningless placeholder word used in certain standardized tests, for example,
Source: Wiktionary
Gliff, n. Etym: [Cf. OE. gliffen, gliften, to look with fear at.]
1. A transient glance; an unexpected view of something that startles one; a sudden fear. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] Halliwell.
2. A moment: as, for a gliff. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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