In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CIDERKIN
Etymology
Noun
ciderkin (uncountable)
A weak cider made by steeping the refuse pomace in water.
Source: Wiktionary
Ci"der*kin, n. Etym: [Cider + -kin.]
Definition: A kind of weak cider made by steeping the refuse pomace in water. Ciderkin is made for common drinking, and supplies the place of small beer. Mortimer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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