In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SWAGGIE
swagman, swagger, swaggie
(noun) an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
swaggie (plural swaggies)
(AU, NZ, colloquial) A swagman.
Anagrams
• waggies
Source: Wiktionary
Swag"gie, n.
Definition: A swagman. [Australia]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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