In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DROPMELE
Drop"meal`, Drop"mele`, adv. Etym: [AS. drop-m; dropa drop + m portion. Cf. Piecemeal.]
Definition: By drops or small portions. [Obs.] Distilling dropmeal, a little at once. Holland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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