In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CORTICINE
Cor"ti*cine (kr"t-sn), n. Etym: [F., fr. L. cortex, corticis, bark.]
Definition: A material for carpeting or floor covering, made of ground cork and caoutchouc or India rubber.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) fill to excess so that function is impaired; “Fear clogged her mind”; “The story was clogged with too many details”
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