In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PULLET
pullet
(noun) young hen usually less than a year old
fryer, frier, pullet
(noun) flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pullet (plural pullets)
A young hen, especially one less than a year old. [from 14th c.]
(slang) A spineless person; a coward.
Source: Wiktionary
Pul"let, n. Etym: [OE. polete, OF. polete, F. poulette, dim. of poule a hen, fr. L. pullus a young animal, a young fowl. See Foal, and cf. Poult, Poultry, Pool stake.]
Definition: A young hen, or female of the domestic fowl. Pullet sperm, the treadle of an egg. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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