In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THIRDBOROUGH
Noun
thirdborough (plural thirdboroughs)
(obsolete) The head of a frankpledge
(obsolete) The constable of a tithing or township
Source: Wiktionary
Third"-bor`ough, n. (O. Eng. Law)
Definition: An under constable. Shak. Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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