In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SLAPS
Noun
slaps
plural of slap
Noun
slaps (uncountable)
A two-player reaction game in which opponents slap each other's hands.
Verb
slaps
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of slap
Anagrams
• ASPLs, salps
Source: Wiktionary
SLAP
Slap, n. Etym: [OE. slappe; akin to LG. slappe, G. schlappe; probably of imitative origin.]
Definition: A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.
Slap, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Slapping.]
Definition: To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.
Slap, adv. Etym: [Cf. LG. slap, G. schlapp. See Slap, n.]
Definition: With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly. [Colloq.] "The railroad cars drive slap into the city." Thackeray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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