In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FOUTRA
Etymology
Noun
foutra (plural not attested)
(obsolete, derogatory) A fig or whit; term of contempt.
Anagrams
• far out, far-out, fautor
Source: Wiktionary
Fou"tra, n. Etym: [See Fouter.]
Definition: A fig; -- a word of contempt. [Obs.] A foutra for the world and wordlings base! Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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