In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TILLAGES
Noun
tillages
plural of tillage
Anagrams
• legalist, stillage
Source: Wiktionary
TILLAGE
Till"age, n.
1. The operation, practice, or art of tilling or preparing land for seed, and keeping the ground in a proper state for the growth of crops.
2. A place tilled or cultivated; cultivated land.
Syn.
– Cultivation; culture; husbandry; farming; agriculture.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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