In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PRITHEE
Interjection
prithee
(archaic) Short for "I pray thee", i.e. Please.
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Source: Wiktionary
Prith"ee, interj.
Definition: A corruption of pray thee; as, I prithee; generally used without I. Shak. What was that scream for, I prithee L'Estrange. Prithee, tell me, Dimple-chin. E. C. Stedman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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