In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BACKHOUSE
Etymology
Noun
backhouse (plural backhouses)
(now dialect) An outbuilding behind the main building.
(US, Canada, euphemism) An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
Synonyms
• (outhouse): backside (UK); see also bathroom
Hypernyms
• backside
• house
• outbuilding
Anagrams
• houseback
Source: Wiktionary
Back"house`, n. Etym: [Back, a. + house.]
Definition: A building behind the main building. Specifically: A privy; a necessary.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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