In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JOUNCES
Verb
jounces
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of jounce
Anagrams
• juncoes
Source: Wiktionary
JOUNCE
Jounce, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Jounced; p. pr. & vb. n. Jouncing.] Etym: [Cf. Jaunce.]
Definition: To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions.
Jounce, n.
Definition: A jolt; a shake; a hard trot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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