In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NAMAYCUSHES
NAMAYCUSH
Nam"ay*cush, n. Etym: [Indian name.] (Zool.)
Definition: A large North American lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush). It is usually spotted with red, and sometimes weighs over forty pounds. Called also Mackinaw trout, lake trout, lake salmon, salmon trout, togue, and tuladi.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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