In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SNICKERED
Verb
snickered
simple past tense and past participle of snicker
Source: Wiktionary
SNICKER
Snick"er, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snickered; p. pr. & vb. n. Snickering.] Etym: [Cf. D. snikken to sob, to sigh.] [Written also snigger.]
1. To laugh slyly; to laugh in one's sleeve.
2. To laugh with audible catches of voice, as when persons attempt to suppress loud laughter.
Snick"er, n.
Definition: A half suppressed, broken laugh. [Written also snigger.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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