In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HARDPACK
Etymology
Noun
hardpack (countable and uncountable, plural hardpacks)
(uncountable) A material (such as dirt, gravel, or snow) compressed into a hard, smooth surface for roads etc.
(countable) A hard package, especially of cigarettes.
Antonyms
• (package): softpack
Source: Wiktionary
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