In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GAWKIES
Noun
gawkies
plural of gawky
Source: Wiktionary
GAWKY
Gawk"y, a. [Compar. Gawkier; superl. Gawkiest.]
Definition: Foolish and awkward; clumsy; clownish; as, gawky behavior.
– n. A fellow who is awkward from being overgrown, or from stupidity, a gawk.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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