In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TINKING
Verb
tinking
present participle of tink
Source: Wiktionary
TINK
Tink, v. i. Etym: [OE. tinken; of imitative origin. Cf. Ting a tinkling, Tinker.]
Definition: To make a sharp, shrill noise; to tinkle. Wyclif (1 Cor. xiii. 1).
Tink, n.
Definition: A sharp, quick sound; a tinkle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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