In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHUMS
Noun
chums
plural of chum
Verb
chums
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chum
Anagrams
• Schum
Proper noun
Chums
plural of Chum
Anagrams
• Schum
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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