In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FULLBOTTOMED
Full"-bot"tomed, a.
1. Full and large at the bottom, as wigs worn by certain civil officers in Great Britain.
2. (Naut.)
Definition: Of great capacity below the water line.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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