In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WAULING
Verb
wauling
present participle of waul
Noun
wauling (plural waulings)
A plaintive cry or howl, as of a cat.
Source: Wiktionary
WAUL
Waul, v. i. Etym: [Of imitative origin.]
Definition: To cry as a cat; to squall; to wail. [Written also wawl.] The helpless infant, coming wauling and crying into the world. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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