In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KAYO
knockout, KO, kayo
(noun) a blow that renders the opponent unconscious
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Respelling of the initial letters KO.
Noun
kayo (plural kayos or kayoes)
A knockout (in boxing).
Verb
kayo (third-person singular simple present kayoes or kayos, present participle kayoing, simple past and past participle kayoed)
To knock someone out, or render them unconscious or senseless.
Anagrams
• oaky, okay, yoak
Source: Wiktionary
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