In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GHASTS
Verb
ghasts
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ghast
Source: Wiktionary
GHAST
Ghast, v. t. Etym: [OE. gasten. See Ghastly, a.]
Definition: To strike aghast; to affright. [Obs.] Ghasted by the noise I made. Full suddenly he fled. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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