In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MORGAYS
Noun
morgays
plural of morgay
Source: Wiktionary
MORGAY
Mor"gay, n. Etym: [W. morgi dogfish, shark; mor sea + ci dog.] (Zoƶl.)
Definition: The European small-spotted dogfish, or houndfish. See the Note under Houndfish.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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