In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
snudging
present participle of snudge
• dungings, nudgings
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
15 May 2025
(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; āparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā; ālived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.