In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HOUSECARLS
Noun
housecarls
plural of housecarl
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Source: Wiktionary
HOUSECARL
House"carl`, n. Etym: [OE. huscarle. See House, and Carl.] (Eng. Archæol.)
Definition: A household servant; also, one of the bodyguard of King Canute.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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