In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EARTHMAD
Earth"mad`, n. Etym: [Earth + mad an earthworm.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The earthworm. [Obs.] The earthmads and all the sorts of worms . . . are without eyes. Holland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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