In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FEATHERHEAD
Etymology
Noun
featherhead (plural featherheads)
A foolish person.
Source: Wiktionary
Feath"er-head`, n.
Definition: A frivolous or featherbrained person. [Colloq.] H. James.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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