In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AFTERGUARDS
Noun
afterguards
plural of afterguard
Source: Wiktionary
AFTERGUARD
Aft"er*guard`, n. (Naut.)
Definition: The seaman or seamen stationed on the poop or after part of the ship, to attend the after-sails. Totten.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRAZY
(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”
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