In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TAILBOARD
tailgate, tailboard
(noun) a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
tailboard (plural tailboards)
A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading; a tailgate.
Anagrams
• broadtail
Source: Wiktionary
Tail"board`, n.
Definition: The board at the rear end of a cart or wagon, which can be removed or let down, for convenience in loading or unloading.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FABLED
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
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