In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CLUBHAND
Etymology
Noun
clubhand (plural clubhands)
(medicine) A short, distorted hand.
Source: Wiktionary
Club"hand`, n. (Med.)
Definition: A short, distorted hand; also, the deformity of having such a hand.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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