In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORETOPGALLANT
Fore`-top*gal"lant ( or ), a. (Naut.)
Definition: Designating the mast, sail, yard, etc., above the topmast; as, the fore-topgallant sail. See Sail.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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