In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPILTH
Etymology
Noun
spilth (plural spilths)
(archaic) A spillage; spilled material.
Source: Wiktionary
Spilth, n. Etym: [From Spill.]
Definition: Anything spilt, or freely poured out; slop; effusion. [Archaic] "With drunken spilth of wine." Shak. Choicest cates, and the flagon's best spilth. R. Browning.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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