In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GUMPS
Noun
gumps
plural of gump
Proper noun
Gumps
plural of Gump
Source: Wiktionary
GUMP
Gump, n. Etym: [Cf. Sw. & Dan. gump buttocks, rump, Icel. gumprg.]
Definition: A dolt; a dunce. [Low.] Holloway.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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