In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TITTUPING
Verb
tittuping
present participle of tittup
Source: Wiktionary
TITTUP
Tit"tup, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tittuped or Tittupped; p. pr. & vb. n. Tittuping or Tittupping.] [Written also titup.] [Cf. Teeter.]
Definition: To behave or move in a lively or restless manner, as an impatient horse; to caper; to prance; to frisk. Kipling.
Tit"tup, n.
Definition: The act of tittuping; lively, gay, or restless behavior or gait; a prance or caper. [Written also titup.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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