In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRUNNEL
treenail, trenail, trunnel
(noun) a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
trunnel (plural trunnels)
Alternative form of treenail
Alternative form of trundle
Source: Wiktionary
Trun"nel, n.
Definition: A trundle. [R.]
Trun"nel, n. (Shipbuilding)
Definition: See Treenail.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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