In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KEELBOAT
keelboat
(noun) river boat with a shallow draught and a keel but no sails; used to carry freight; moved by rowing or punting or towing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
keelboat (plural keelboats)
(sailing) Any sailboat having a keel (as opposed to a centerboard or daggerboard).
Source: Wiktionary
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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