In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HAMESUCKEN
Etymology
Noun
hamesucken (plural hamesuckens)
(Scotland) An assault on a person in his own home.
Source: Wiktionary
Hame"seck`en, Hame"suck`en, n. Etym: [AS. hams. See Home, and Seek.] (Scots Law)
Definition: The felonious seeking and invasion of a person in his dwelling house. Bouvier.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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