In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUEACHIER
QUEACHY
Queach"y, a.
1. Yielding or trembling under the feet, as moist or boggy ground; shaking; moving. "The queachy fens." "Godwin's queachy sands." Drayton.
2. Like a queach; thick; bushy. [Obs.] Cockeram.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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