In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OPENWORK
openwork
(noun) ornamental work (such as embroidery or latticework) having a pattern of openings
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
openwork (countable and uncountable, plural openworks)
Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings.
(mining) A quarry; an open cut.
Source: Wiktionary
O"pen*work`, n.
1. Anything so constructed or manufactured (in needlework, carpentry, metal work, etc.) as to show openings through its substance; work that is perforated or pierced.
2. (Mining)
Definition: A quarry; an open cut. Raymond.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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