In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FLINTLOCK
flintlock
(noun) an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
flintlock, firelock
(noun) a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
flintlock (plural flintlocks)
An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.
Source: Wiktionary
Flint"lock`, n.
1. A lock for a gun or pistol, having a flint fixed in the hammer, which on stricking the steel ignites the priming.
2. A hand firearm fitted with a flintlock; esp., the old-fashioned musket of European and other armies.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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