In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TROOPFOWL
Troop"fowl`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The American scaup duck. [Local, U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) getting something back again; “upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing”
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