In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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KEELIVINE
Kee"li*vine, n. Etym: [Cf. Gael. cil ruddle.]
Definition: A pencil of black or red lead; -- called also keelyvine pen. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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