In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LOCKSTITCH
lockstitch
(noun) machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lockstitch (plural lockstitches)
(sewing) A stitch made by a sewing machine in which two threads are interlocked.
Verb
lockstitch (third-person singular simple present lockstitches, present participle lockstitching, simple past and past participle lockstitched)
(sewing) To use this kind of stitch.
Source: Wiktionary
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