In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHILLELAH
Noun
shillelah (plural shillelahs)
Alternative form of shillelagh
Source: Wiktionary
Shil*la"lah, Shil*le"lah, n.
Definition: An oaken sapling or cudgel; any cudgel; -- so called from Shillelagh, a place in Ireland of that name famous for its oaks. [Irish] [Written also shillaly, and shillely.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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