In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MAUDELINE
Maud"lin, Maude"line, n. (Bot.)
Definition: An aromatic composite herb, the costmary; also, the South European Achillea Ageratum, a kind of yarrow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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