In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUBRICANT
lubricant, lubricator, lubricating substance, lube
(noun) a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lubricant (plural lubricants)
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
A personal lubricant.
Synonyms
• lube
Anagrams
• intraclub
Source: Wiktionary
Lu"bri*cant, a. Etym: [L. lubricans, p. pr. of lubricare, See Lubricate.]
Definition: Lubricating.
Lu"bri*cant, n.
Definition: That which lubricates; specifically, a substance, as oil, grease, plumbago, etc., used for reducing the friction of the working parts of machinery.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CATCH
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