In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHANNIES
Noun
shannies
plural of shanny
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SHANNY
Shan"ny, n.; pl. Shannies. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The European smooth blenny (Blennius pholis). It is olive-green with irregular black spots, and without appendages on the head.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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