In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SNIGGLED
Verb
sniggled
simple past tense and past participle of sniggle
Anagrams
• geldings, ledgings, sledging
Source: Wiktionary
SNIGGLE
Snig"gle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sniggled; p. pr. & vb. n. Sniggling().] Etym: [See Snig a kind of eel.]
Definition: To fish for eels by thrusting the baited hook into their holes or hiding places. Walton.
Snig"gle, v. t.
Definition: To catch, as an eel, by sniggling; hence, to hook; to insnare. Beau & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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