In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GONOPH
Noun
gonoph (plural gonophs)
(dated) Alternative spelling of ganef
Source: Wiktionary
Gon"oph, n. Etym: [Perh. fr. Heb. gannabh thief.]
Definition: A pickpocket or thief. [Eng. Slang] Dickens.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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