In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JAMBING
Verb
jambing
present participle of jamb
Source: Wiktionary
JAMB
Jamb, n. Etym: [Prov. E. jaumb, jaum, F. jambe a leg, jambe de force a principal rafter. See Gambol.]
1. (Arch)
Definition: The vertical side of any opening, as a door or fireplace; hence, less properly, any narrow vertical surface of wall, as the of a chimney-breast or of a pier, as distinguished from its face. Gwilt.
2. (Mining)
Definition: Any thick mass of rock which prevents miners from following the lode or vein.
Jamb, v. t.
Definition: See Jam, v. t.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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