In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPALLING
Verb
spalling
present participle of spall
Noun
spalling (plural spallings)
The process of reducing (stone blocks, etc.) to an approximately level surface by hammering.
A fragment or chip of stone.
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Source: Wiktionary
SPALL
Spall, n. Etym: [OF. espaule; cf. It. spalla. See Epaule.]
Definition: The shoulder. [Obs.] Spenser.
Spall, n. Etym: [Prov. E. spall, spell. See Spale, Spell a splinter.]
Definition: A chip or fragment, especially a chip of stone as struck off the block by the hammer, having at least one feather-edge.
Spall, v. t.
1. (Mining)
Definition: To break into small pieces, as ore, for the purpose of separating from rock. Pryce.
2. (Masonry)
Definition: To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering.
Spall, v. i.
Definition: To give off spalls, or wedge-shaped chips; -- said of stone, as when badly set, with the weight thrown too much on the outer surface.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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