In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHOOS
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shoos
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shoo
Source: Wiktionary
SHOO
Shoo, interj. Etym: [Cf. G. scheuchen to scare, drive away.]
Definition: Begone; away; -- an expression used in frightening away animals, especially fowls.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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