In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
jimcrack (not comparable)
Alternative spelling of gimcrack
jimcrack (plural jimcracks)
Alternative spelling of gimcrack
Source: Wiktionary
Jim"crack`, n.
Definition: See Gimcrack.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.