In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THROWDOWN
Etymology 1
Noun
throwdown (plural throwdowns)
(slang, wrestling) A fall, indicating defeat.
(slang, rare) A weapon planted at a crime scene in order to mislead investigation, especially in situations where deadly force would only have been justified if the victim were armed. Also an untraceable weapon kept in readiness for such use.
(slang, basketball) A slam dunk
Etymology 2
Noun
throwdown (plural throwdowns)
(slang) A fight or brawl; or, a challenge or incitement to fight.
(slang, Hip-hop) A performance by a rapper or DJ, intended to be particularly hardcore or intense.
(slang, hardcore punk music) A type of hardcore dance in which a person violently clears a space for himself and appears to be ready to fight those around him, while making violent and erratic movements with his body.
Anagrams
• downthrow
Source: Wiktionary
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DISPERSION
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
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