In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PONTILE
Etymology
Adjective
pontile (not comparable)
(anatomy) Of or relating to the pons.
Anagrams
• pointel, potline, top line, topline
Source: Wiktionary
Pon"tile, a. Etym: [L. pontilis pertaining to a bridge.] (Anat.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the pons Varolii. See Pons.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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