In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SNUDGE
Etymology
Verb
snudge (third-person singular simple present snudges, present participle snudging, simple past and past participle snudged)
(obsolete, intransitive) To lie snug or quiet.
(obsolete) To save in a miserly manner; to hoard.
Noun
snudge (plural snudges)
(obsolete) A miser; a sneaking fellow.
Anagrams
• Sugden, nudges
Source: Wiktionary
Snudge, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Snug.]
Definition: To lie snug or quiet. [Obs.] Herbert.
Snudge, n.
Definition: A miser; a sneaking fellow. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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