In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POZZY
Etymology 1
Unclear, perhaps from a southern African language; from late 19thC, revived during World War I.
Noun
pozzy (uncountable)
(British, military slang) Jam.
Etymology 2
Noun
pozzy (plural pozzies)
(Australia, New Zealand, military slang, Digger slang) A firing position.
(Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) A position or place, especially one that is advantageous.
Source: Wiktionary
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ANALYSIS
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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