In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RETROROCKET
retrorocket
(noun) a small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft that is fired to slow or alter its course
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
retrorocket (plural retrorockets)
A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft, designed to slow or reverse its motion.
Synonyms
• retro (abbreviation)
Source: Wiktionary
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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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