In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COWLSTAVES
Noun
cowlstaves
plural of cowlstaff
Source: Wiktionary
COWLSTAFF
Cowl"staff` (koul"stf`), n. Etym: [Cowl a vessel + staff.]
Definition: A staff or pole on which a vessel is supported between two persons. Suckling.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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