In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TIDDLED
Adjective
tiddled (comparative more tiddled, superlative most tiddled)
Somewhat drunk; tiddly
Synonyms
• buzzed, merry, tipsy; see also drunk
Verb
tiddled
simple past tense and past participle of tiddle
Source: Wiktionary
TIDDLE
Tid"der, Tid"dle, v. t. Etym: [Cf. AS. tyderian to grow tender. See Tid.]
Definition: To use with tenderness; to fondle. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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