In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SMATCHED
Verb
smatched
simple past tense and past participle of smatch
Source: Wiktionary
SMATCH
Smatch, n. Etym: [OE. smach, smak. See Smack taste.]
Definition: Taste; tincture; smack. [Obs.] Thy life hath had some smatch of honor in it. Shak.
Smatch, v. i.
Definition: To smack. [Obs.] Banister (1578).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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