In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STERNFAST
Etymology
Noun
sternfast (plural sternfasts)
(nautical) A rope or chain for making fast a ship's stern to a wharf, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
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HYDRAULIC
(adjective) moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); “hydraulic erosion”; “hydraulic brakes”
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