In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SLICKED
plastered, slicked
(adjective) (of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance; “black hair plastered with pomade”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
slicked
simple past tense and past participle of slick
Anagrams
• sickled
Source: Wiktionary
SLICK
Slich, Slick, n. (Metal.)
Definition: See Schlich.
Slick, a. Etym: [See Sleek.]
Definition: Sleek; smooth. "Both slick and dainty." Chapman.
Slick, v. t.
Definition: To make sleek or smoth. "Slicked all with sweet oil." Chapman.
Slick, n. (Joinery)
Definition: A wide paring chisel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SUCCESS
(noun) an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; “let’s call heads a success and tails a failure”; “the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs”
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