In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUAICHS
Noun
quaichs
plural of quaich
Source: Wiktionary
QUAICH
Quaigh, Quaich, n. Etym: [Gael.cuach. Cf. Quaff.]
Definition: A small shallow cup or drinking vessel. [Scot.] [Written also quegh.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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