In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EELFARE
Etymology
Noun
eelfare (uncountable)
(now, rare) The movement of eels, especially migratory.
(now, rare) A brood of young eels.
Source: Wiktionary
Eel"fare`, n. Etym: [Eel + fare a journey or passage.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A brood of eels. [Prov. Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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EXTINGUISHABLE
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