In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CROPPERS
Noun
croppers
plural of cropper
Source: Wiktionary
CROPPER
Crop"per (krp"pr), n.
1. One that crops.
2. A variety of pigeon with a large crop; a pouter.
3. (Mech.)
Definition: A machine for cropping, as for shearing off bolts or rod iron, or for facing cloth.
4. A fall on one's head when riding at full speed, as in hunting; hence, a sudden failure or collapse. [Slang.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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