In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SALTIE
Etymology
Noun
saltie (plural salties)
(Australia, informal) A salt-water crocodile (or estuarine crocodile).
(North America, nautical) An ocean-going ship that enters the Great Lakes via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
The saltwater fluke or dab.
Coordinate terms
• (crocodile): freshie
• (ship): laker
Anagrams
• Elista, ailest, alties, salite, stelai
Source: Wiktionary
Salt"ie, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The European dab.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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