In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PUNKA
Noun
punka (plural punkas)
Alternative spelling of punkah
Source: Wiktionary
Pun"ka, n. Etym: [Hind. pankha fan.]
Definition: A machine for fanning a room, usually a movable fanlike frame covered with canvas, and suspended from the ceiling. It is kept in motion by pulling a cord. [Hindostan] [Written also punkah.] Malcom.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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