In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPINDLY
lank, spindly
(adjective) long and lean
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
spindly (comparative spindlier, superlative spindliest)
Characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.
Source: Wiktionary
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PRESENTATION
(noun) (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal; “Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations”
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