In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MOCKADOES
Noun
mockadoes
plural of mockado
Source: Wiktionary
MOCKADO
Mock"a*do, n.
Definition: A stuff made in imitation of velvet; -- probably the same as mock velvet. [Obs.] Our rich mockado doublet. Ford.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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