In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRUBBLES
Verb
grubbles
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of grubble
Source: Wiktionary
GRUBBLE
Grub"ble, v. t. & i. Etym: [Freq. of grub, but cf. grabble.]
Definition: To feel or grope in the dark. [Obs.] Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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