In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BREECHCLOUT
breechcloth, breechclout, loincloth
(noun) a garment that provides covering for the loins
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
breechclout (plural breechclouts)
(dated) A breechcloth or loincloth.
Source: Wiktionary
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