In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FUMETTES
FUMETTE
Fu"met Fu*mette", n. Etym: [F. fumet odor, fume of wine or meat, fr. L. fumus smoke. See Fume, n.]
Definition: The stench or high flavor of game or other meat when kept long. Swift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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