In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPECKY
Etymology 1
Adjective
specky (comparative speckier, superlative speckiest)
Resembling a speck, minuscule.
Marked with specks; speckled.
Etymology 2
Adjective
specky (not comparable)
(informal) Spectacular.
Noun
specky (plural speckies)
(Australia, Australian rules football, informal) A spectacular mark (catch) in Australian rules football.
Etymology 3
Noun
specky (plural speckies)
(informal) One who wears spectacles; often used attributively.
Source: Wiktionary
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