In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THRYFALLOW
Thry"fal`low, v. t. Etym: [Perhaps fr. thrice + fallow. Cf. Trifallow.]
Definition: To plow for the third time in summer; to trifallow. [R.] [Written also thrifallow.] Tusser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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