In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WADDIED
Verb
waddied
simple past tense and past participle of waddy
Source: Wiktionary
WADDY
Wad"dy, n.; pl. Waddies. [Written also waddie, whaddie.] [Native name. Thought by some to be a corrup. of E. wood.] [Australia]
1. An aboriginal war club.
2. A piece of wood; stick; peg; also, a walking stick.
Wad"dy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Waddied; p. pr. & vb. n. Waddying.]
Definition: To attack or beat with a waddy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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