In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WOSBIRD
Etymology
Noun
wosbird (plural wosbirds)
(UK, West Country, Wiltshire, obsolete) A term of reproach.
Source: Wiktionary
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SOLUTION
(noun) a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; “he used a solution of peroxide and water”
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