In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOURDY
Etymology
Adjective
gourdy (comparative more gourdy, superlative most gourdy)
(farriery, of a horse, obsolete) swollen in the legs
Source: Wiktionary
Gourd"y, a. Etym: [Either fr. gourd, or fr. F. gourd benumbed.] (Far.)
Definition: Swelled in the legs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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