In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KINGBOLT
kingbolt, kingpin, swivel pin
(noun) bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
kingbolt (plural kingbolts)
The main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a motor vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.
Synonyms
• kingpin
Source: Wiktionary
King"bolt`, n.
Definition: A vertical iron bolt, by which the forward axle and wheels of a vehicle or the trucks of a railroad car are connected with the other parts.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; “the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English”; “he has a strong German accent”; “it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy”
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