In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GODROONED
Verb
godrooned
simple past tense and past participle of godroon
Source: Wiktionary
GODROON
Go*droon", n. Etym: [F. godron a round plait, godroon.] (Arch.)
Definition: An ornament produced by notching or carving a rounded molding.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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