In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHALLOPS
Noun
shallops
plural of shallop
Source: Wiktionary
SHALLOP
Shal"lop, n. Etym: [F. chaloupe, probably from D. sloep. Cf. Sloop.] (Naut.)
Definition: A boat. [She] thrust the shallop from the floating strand. Spenser.
Note: The term shallop is applied to boats of all sizes, from a light canoe up to a large boat with masts and sails.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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