In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HORNSNAKE
Horn"snake`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A harmless snake (Farancia abacura), found in the Southern United States. The color is bluish black above, red below.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ALEWIFE
(noun) shad-like food fish that runs rivers to spawn; often salted or smoked; sometimes placed in genus Pomolobus
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