In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SNUGGER
SNUG
cozy, cosy, snug
(adjective) enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space; “a cozy nook near the fire”; “snug in bed”; “a snug little apartment”
snug
(adjective) well and tightly constructed; “a snug house”; “a snug little sailboat”
close, snug, close-fitting
(adjective) fitting closely but comfortably; “a close fit”
snug
(adjective) offering safety; well protected or concealed; “a snug harbor”; “a snug hideout”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
snugger (plural snuggers)
(medicine) A threaded plastic tube used to clamp blood vessels during surgery.
A ring that fits tightly around a cable, rope or wire, holding it in place or preventing leakage around any hole through which it passes.
Moveable brackets for keeping small items secure on a shelf.
A type of latch that operates by providing spring tension between a door or window and its frame.
Etymology 2
Adjective
snugger
comparative form of snug
Source: Wiktionary
SNUG
Snug, a. [Compar. Snugger; superl. Snuggest.] Etym: [Prov. E. snug tight, handsome; cf. Icel. snöggr smooth, ODan. snög neat, Sw. snugg.]
1. Close and warm; as, an infant lies snug.
2. Close; concealed; not exposed to notice. Lie snug, and hear what critics say. Swift.
3. Compact, convenient, and comfortable; as, a snug farm, house, or property.
Snug, n. (Mach.)
Definition: Same as Lug, n., 3.
Snug, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snugged; p. pr. & vb. n. Snugging().]
Definition: To lie close; to snuggle; to snudge; -- often with up, or together; as, a child snugs up to its mother.
Snug, v. t.
1. To place snugly. [R.] Goldsmith.
2. To rub, as twine or rope, so as to make it smooth and improve the finish.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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