In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BAWBEE
bawbee
(noun) an old Scottish coin of little value
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bawbee (plural bawbees)
(Scotland, historical) A coin originally worth six pennies Scots, and later three; held equivalent to an English halfpenny.
(figuratively) A copper; a small amount of money.
Source: Wiktionary
Baw*bee", n. Etym: [Perh. corrupt. fr. halfpenny.]
Definition: A halfpenny. [Spelt also baubee.] [Scot. & Prov. Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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