In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRIFFES
Noun
griffes
plural of griffe
Source: Wiktionary
GRIFFE
Griffe, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: The offspring of a mulatto woman and a negro; also, a mulatto. [Local, U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
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