In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHOPHOUSE
steakhouse, chophouse
(noun) a restaurant that specializes in steaks
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
chophouse (plural chophouses)
(now, chiefly, historical) An inexpensive restaurant that specializes in chops or steaks; a steakhouse.
(Nigeria) Any restaurant.
A custom house in China where transit duties are levied.
Source: Wiktionary
Chop"house`, n.
Definition: A house where chops, etc., are sold; an eating house. The freedom of a chophouse. W. Irving.
Chop"house`, n. Etym: [See Chop quality.]
Definition: A customhouse where transit duties are levied. [China] S. W. Williams.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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