In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GABERLUNZIE
Etymology
From medieval Scots gaberlunȝie. Gaelic gabair talker + lunndair idler.
Noun
gaberlunzie (plural gaberlunzies)
(Scotland, historical) A licenced beggar.
(Scotland, historical) A pouch carried by a strolling beggar.
Source: Wiktionary
Gab"er-lun`zie, n. Etym: [Gael. gabair talker + lunndair idler.]
Definition: A beggar with a wallet; a licensed beggar. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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