In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CUSHATS
Noun
cushats
plural of cushat
Source: Wiktionary
CUSHAT
Cush"at (ksh"t), n. Etym: [AS. cusceote.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The ringdove or wood pigeon. Scarce with cushat's homely song can vie. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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