In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MIMING
Verb
miming
present participle of mime
Noun
miming (plural mimings)
A performance in mime.
Source: Wiktionary
MIME
Mime, n. Etym: [L. mimus, Gr. mime. Cf. Mimosa.]
1. A kind of drama in which real persons and events were generally represented in a ridiculous manner.
2. An actor in such representations.
Mime, v. i.
Definition: To mimic. [Obs.] -- Mim"er, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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