In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRISPASTON
Tri"spast, Tri*spas"ton, n. Etym: [NL. trispaston, fr. Gr. Tri-) + (Mech.)
Definition: A machine with three pulleys which act together for raising great weights. Brande & C.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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