In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SWACK
Etymology 1
Adjective
swack (comparative swacker, superlative swackest)
(Scotland) Lithe; nimble.
Synonyms
• gracile, svelte, willowy; see also slender and flexible
Etymology 2
Noun
swack (plural swacks)
(dated, British, public school slang) A deception; a trick.
Synonyms
• See also deception
Etymology 3
Noun
swack (plural swacks)
(New Zealand slang. Elsewhere?) A large number of something.
Anagrams
• Wacks, cawks, wacks
Source: Wiktionary
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