In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLLIWIGS
Noun
polliwigs
plural of polliwig
Source: Wiktionary
POLLIWIG
Pol"li*wig, Pol"li*wog, n. Etym: [OE. polwigle. Cf. Poll head, and Wiggle.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A tadpole; -- called also purwiggy and porwigle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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