In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORETOPMASTS
Noun
foretopmasts
plural of foretopmast
Source: Wiktionary
FORETOPMAST
Fore`-top"mast, n. (Naut.)
Definition: The mast erected at the head of the foremast, and at the head of which stands the fore-topgallant mast. See Ship.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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