In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GILTHEADS
Noun
giltheads
plural of gilthead
Source: Wiktionary
GILTHEAD
Gilt"head`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A marine fish. The name is applied to two species: (a) The Pagrus, or Chrysophrys, auratus, a valuable food fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its golden-colored head); -- called also giltpoll. (b) The Crenilabrus melops, of the British coasts; -- called also golden maid, conner, sea partridge.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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