In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPREW
Etymology
Noun
sprew (uncountable)
(medicine, US, dialect) thrush
Source: Wiktionary
Sprew, n. Etym: [Cf. D. sprouw, spruw.] (Med.)
Definition: Thrush. [Local, U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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