In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNDERSOIL
subsoil, undersoil
(noun) the layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
undersoil (plural undersoils)
(geology) The soil underneath the surface / topsoil and above the bedrock.
Anagrams
• underoils
Source: Wiktionary
Un"der*soil`, n.
Definition: The soil beneath the surface; understratum; subsoil.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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