In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHECKREINS
Noun
checkreins
plural of checkrein
Source: Wiktionary
CHECKREIN
Check"rein`, n.
1. A short rein looped over the check hook to prevent a horse from lowering his head; -- called also a bearing rein.
2. A branch rein connecting the driving rein of one horse of a span or pair with the bit of the other horse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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