In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPREED
Verb
spreed
simple past tense and past participle of spree
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SPREE
Spree, n. Etym: [Cf. Ir. spre a spark, animation, spirit, Gael. spraic. Cf. Sprack.]
Definition: A merry frolic; especially, a drinking frolic; a carousal. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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