In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WORKBOX
workbasket, workbox, workbag
(noun) container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
workbox (plural workboxes)
A toolbox; a container for the items needed to carry out a task.
(figurative) A set of skills and approaches.
Hypernyms
• (container for tools): box
Anagrams
• boxwork
Source: Wiktionary
Work"box`, n.
Definition: A box for holding instruments or materials for work.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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