In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HEMLINE
hemline
(noun) the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
hemline (plural hemlines)
The line formed by the bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat.
The height of this line, measured from the floor.
Source: Wiktionary
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