In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FENDERS
Noun
fenders
plural of fender
Noun
Fenders
plural of Fender
Source: Wiktionary
FENDER
Fen"der, n. Etym: [From Fend, v. t. & i., cf. Defender.]
Definition: One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm; as: (a) A screen to prevent coals or sparks of an open fire from escaping to the floor. (b) Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf. (c) A screen to protect a carriage from mud thrown off the wheels: also, a splashboard. (d) Anything set up to protect an exposed angle, as of a house, from damage by carriage wheels.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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