In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TOCO
Etymology 1
Shortening.
Noun
toco (plural tocos)
Clipping of tocodynamometer.
Etymology 2
Noun
toco (uncountable)
(obsolete, British slang) Corporal punishment; chastisement; beatings.
Etymology 3
Noun
toco (plural tocos)
a toco toucan
Anagrams
• Coto, coot, octo-
Source: Wiktionary
To"co, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A toucan (Ramphastos toco) having a very large beak. See Illust. under Toucan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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