In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PERTUSE
Etymology
Adjective
pertuse (comparative more pertuse, superlative most pertuse)
pierced or punched with holes
Synonyms
• pertused
Anagrams
• reputes
Source: Wiktionary
Per*tuse", Per*tused", a. Etym: [L. pertusus, p.p. of pertundere to beat or thrust through, to bore through; per + tundere to beat: cf. F. pertus. Cf. Pierce.]
Definition: Punched; pierced with, or having, holes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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