In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ESTRICHES
Noun
estriches
plural of estrich
Source: Wiktionary
ESTRICH
Es"trich, n.
1. Ostrich. [Obs.] Massinger.
2. (Com.)
Definition: The down of the ostrich. Brande & C.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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