In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WINDBREAKER
parka, windbreaker, windcheater, anorak
(noun) a kind of heavy jacket (‘windcheater’ is a British term)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
windbreaker (plural windbreakers)
A thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain.
Someone or something that breaks wind; a farter.
Synonyms
• windcheater (UK)
Source: Wiktionary
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