In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHUMMED
CHUM
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
chummed
simple past tense and past participle of chum
Source: Wiktionary
CHUM
Chum, n. Etym: [Perh. a contraction fr. comrade or chamber fellow: cf. also AS. cuma a comer, guest.]
Definition: A roommate, especially in a college or university; an old and intimate friend.
Chum, v. i. [imp. p. p. Chummed; p. pr. & vb. n. Chumming.]
Definition: To occupy a chamber with another; as, to chum together at college. [U. S.]
Chum, n.
Definition: Chopped pieces of fish used as bait. [U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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