In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STEEPLEBUSH
Etymology
Noun
steeplebush (usually uncountable, plural steeplebushes)
A plant with narrow pyramidal clusters of flowers and a dense woolly tomentum.
Spiraea tomentosa, of eastern North American
Spiraea douglasii, of western North America
Synonyms
• hardhack
Source: Wiktionary
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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