In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCROW
Etymology
Noun
scrow (plural scrows)
(obsolete) A scroll.
(obsolete) A clipping from skins; a currier's cuttings.
Anagrams
• CROWS, Worcs, crows
Source: Wiktionary
Scrow ( or ), n. Etym: [See Escrow, Scroll.]
1. A scroll. [Obs.] Palsgrave.
2. A clipping from skins; a currier's cuttings.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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