In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
frappes
plural of frappe
• fappers
Source: Wiktionary
Frap`pé" (fra`pa"), a. [F., p.p. of frapper to strike, to chill.]
Definition: Iced; frozen; artificially cooled; as, wine frappé. -- n.
Definition: A frappé mixture or beverage, as a water ice, variously flavored, frozen soft, and served in glasses.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 January 2025
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.