In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VOLPLANING
Verb
volplaning
present participle of volplane
Source: Wiktionary
VOLPLANE
Vol"plane`, v. i. [F. vol plané act of volplaning; vol flight + plané, p.p.; cf. planer to hover.] (Aëronautics)
Definition: To glide in a flying machine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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