In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOSSANS
Noun
gossans
plural of gossan
Source: Wiktionary
GOSSAN
Gos"san, n. (Geol.)
Definition: Decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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