In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GERFUL
Ger"ful, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. girer to twirl, E. gyrate.]
Definition: Changeable; capricious. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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