In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHODE
Shode, n. Etym: [AS. scade, fr. sceádan. See Shed, v. t.]
1. The parting of the hair on the head. [Obs.] Full straight and even lay his jolly shode. Chaucer.
2. The top of the head; the head. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Shode, Shod"ing.
Definition: See Shoad, Shoading.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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