In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BILSTED
Noun
bilsted (plural bilsteds)
(trees) The sweetgum.
Source: Wiktionary
Bil"sted, n. (Bot.)
Definition: See Sweet gum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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