In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHITTERLING
Etymology
When ironed out, it resembled the small entrails, or chitterlings.
Noun
chitterling (plural chitterlings)
(obsolete) The frill to the breast of a shirt.
A single piece of chitterlings (intestine used as food).
Source: Wiktionary
Chit"ter*ling, n.
Definition: The frill to the breast of a shirt, which when ironed out resembled the small entrails. See Chitterlings. [Obs.] Gascoigne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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