In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GREMLIN
elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp
(noun) (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
gremlin (plural gremlins)
A mythical creature reputed to be mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.
(by extension) Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.
(surfing, slang) A young inexperienced surfer.
Synonyms: gremmie, gremmy
Anagrams
• merling, mingler
Source: Wiktionary
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CUNT
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
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