In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MANHOODS
Noun
manhoods
plural of manhood
Source: Wiktionary
MANHOOD
Man"hood, n. Etym: [Man- + -hood.]
1. The state of being man as a human being, or man as distinguished from a child or a woman.
2. Manly quality; courage; bravery; resolution. I am ashamed That thou hast power to shake my manhood thus. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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