In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RUMRUNNER
rumrunner
(noun) someone who illegally smuggles liquor across a border
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rumrunner (plural rumrunners)
An illegal smuggler of rum.
(by extension) A smuggler of any alcoholic drink.
A boat used for smuggling illicit alcoholic drinks.
A go-fast boat; a powerboat of the type associated with the smuggling of rum.
Source: Wiktionary
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