In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
shewel (plural shewels)
Alternative form of sewel (“scarecrow”)
• Lehews, WelshE, wheels
Source: Wiktionary
Shew"el, n.
Definition: A scarecrow. [Obs.] Trench.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.