In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HANDBREADTHS
Noun
handbreadths
plural of handbreadth
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HANDBREADTH
Hand"breadth`, n.
Definition: A space equal to the breadth of the hand; a palm. Ex. xxxvii. 12.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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