In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERHAULING
Verb
overhauling
present participle of overhaul
Noun
overhauling (plural overhaulings)
The act by which something is overhauled.
Source: Wiktionary
O"ver*haul`, O`ver*haul"ing, n.
Definition: A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs.
OVERHAUL
O`ver*haul", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overhauled; p. pr. & vb. n. Overhauling.]
1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs.
2. (Naut.)
Definition: To gain upon in a chase; to overtake. To overhaul a tackle, to pull on the leading parts so as to separate the blocks.
– To overhaul running rigging, to keep it clear, and see that no hitch occurs.
O"ver*haul`, O`ver*haul"ing, n.
Definition: A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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