In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCRIMMAGING
Verb
scrimmaging
present participle of scrimmage
Noun
scrimmaging (plural scrimmagings)
A scrimmage.
Source: Wiktionary
SCRIMMAGE
Scrim"mage (; 48), n. Etym: [A corruption of skirmish. "Sore scrymmishe." Ld. Berners.]] [Written also scrummage.]
1. Formerly, a skirmish; now, a general row or confused fight or struggle.
2. (Football)
Definition: The struggle in the rush lines after the ball is put in play.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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