In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SKIMPING
Verb
skimping
present participle of skimp
Adjective
skimping
scanty; meagre; done inefficiently.
Source: Wiktionary
SKIMP
Skimp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skimped; p. pr. & vb. n. Skimping.] Etym: [Cf. Skinch, Scamp, v. t.]
1. To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]
2. To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U. S.]
Skimp, v. i.
Definition: To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]
Skimp, a.
Definition: Scanty. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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