In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHELLBARKS
Noun
shellbarks
plural of shellbark
Source: Wiktionary
SHELLBARK
Shell"bark`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A species of hickory (Carya alba) whose outer bark is loose and peeling; a shagbark; also, its nut.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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