In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BEDPHERE
Bed"fere` Bed"phere`, n. Etym: [Bed + AS. fera a companion.]
Definition: A bedfellow. [Obs.] Chapman.
Bed"phere`, n.
Definition: See Bedfere. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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