In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JOINTWORMS
Noun
jointworms
plural of jointworm
Source: Wiktionary
JOINTWORM
Joint"worm`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The larva of a small, hymenopterous fly (Eurytoma hordei), which is found in gall-like swellings on the stalks of wheat, usually at or just above the first joint. In some parts of America it does great damage to the crop.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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