In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SQUIRMING
Verb
squirming
present participle of squirm
Noun
squirming (plural squirmings)
The motion of something that squirms.
Source: Wiktionary
SQUIRM
Squirm, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squirmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Squirming.] Etym: [Cf. Swarm to climb a tree.]
Definition: To twist about briskly with contor
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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