In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PORTMANTEAUX
PORTMANTEAU
portmanteau, Gladstone, Gladstone bag
(noun) a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
blend, portmanteau word, portmanteau
(noun) a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; “‘smog’ is a blend of ‘smoke’ and ‘fog’”; “‘motel’ is a portmanteau word made by combining ‘motor’ and ‘hotel’”; “‘brunch’ is a well-known portmanteau”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
portmanteaux
plural of portmanteau
Source: Wiktionary
PORTMANTEAU
Port*man"teau, n.; pl. Portmanteaus. Etym: [F. porte-manteau; porter to carry + manteau a cloak, mantle. See Port to carry, and Mantle.]
Definition: A bag or case, usually of leather, for carrying wearing apparel, etc., on journeys. Thackeray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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