In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MERKINS
Noun
merkins
plural of merkin
Anagrams
• mirkens
Source: Wiktionary
MERKIN
Mer"kin, n.
Definition: Originally, a wig; afterwards, a mop for cleaning cannon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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