In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OILCLOTH
oilcloth
(noun) cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
oilcloth (countable and uncountable, plural oilcloths)
A fabric or cloth treated on one side with a waterproof covering, especially one made from linseed oil etc.; used for flooring, tablecloths, kitchen shelves and sometimes furniture covering.
• cloth treated with oil or paint, and used for marking garments, covering floors, etc. - Webster, 1913
Synonyms
• American cloth
• linoleum
• leathercloth
Source: Wiktionary
Oil"cloth", n.
Definition: Cloth treated with oil or paint, and used for marking garments, covering flooors, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SHTIK
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