In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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SAMSHOO
Sam"shoo, Sam"shu (, n. Etym: [Chinese san-shao thrice fired.]
Definition: A spirituous liquor distilled by the Chinese from the yeasty liquor in which boiled rice has fermented under pressure. S. W. Williams.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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