In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RAWHIDING
Verb
rawhiding
present participle of rawhide
Source: Wiktionary
RAWHIDE
Raw"hide`, n.
Definition: A cowhide, or coarse riding whip, made of untanned (or raw) hide twisted.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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