In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BUHRSTONES
Noun
buhrstones
plural of buhrstone
Source: Wiktionary
BUHRSTONE
Buhr"stone`, n. Etym: [OE. bur a whetstone for scythes.] (Min.)
Definition: A cellular, flinty rock, used for mill stones. [Written also burrstone.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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