In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SLUBS
Noun
slubs
plural of slub
Verb
slubs
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of slub
Source: Wiktionary
SLUB
Slub, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Definition: A roll of wool slightly twisted; a rove; -- called also slubbing.
Slub, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slubbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Slubbing.]
Definition: To draw out and twist slightly; -- said of slivers of wool.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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