In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MENHADENS
Noun
menhadens
plural of menhaden
Source: Wiktionary
MENHADEN
Men*ha"den, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: An American marine fish of the Herring familt (Brevoortia tyrannus), chiefly valuable for its oil and as a component of fertilizers; -- called also mossbunker, bony fish, chebog, pogy, hardhead, whitefish, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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