In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SIEGEWORK
Siege"work`, n.
Definition: A temporary fort or parallel where siege guns are mounted.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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