In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TICKLER
tickler, tickler file
(noun) a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
tickler (plural ticklers)
One who tickles.
(informal) A person who or thing which amuses or excites.
A reminder.
A latex condom that has additional protrusions, for enhancing the sexual pleasure of the user.
(informal, dated) Something puzzling or difficult; a conundrum.
(US, business) A tickler file, file cabinet, or similar containing memoranda of deadlines arranged in date order.
(UK, dated) A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks.
(dated) A dram of spirits.
Synonyms
• (condom): French tickler
Anagrams
• trickle
Source: Wiktionary
Tic"kler, n.
1. One who, or that which, tickles.
2. Something puzzling or difficult.
3. A book containing a memorandum of notes and debts arranged in the order of their maturity. [Com. Cant, U.S.] Bartlett.
4. A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks. [Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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