In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TIFFINS
Proper noun
Tiffins
plural of Tiffin
Noun
tiffins
plural of tiffin
Source: Wiktionary
TIFFIN
Tif"fin, n. Etym: [Properly, tiffing a quaffing, a drinking. See Tiff, n.]
Definition: A lunch, or slight repast between breakfast and dinner; -- originally, a Provincial English word, but introduced into India, and brought back to England in a special sense.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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