In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RAVEHOOK
ravehook
(noun) a hooked hand tool used to prepare the seams of a boat for oakum
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Rave"hook, n. (Shipbuilding)
Definition: A tool, hooked at the end, for enlarging or clearing seams for the reception of oakum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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