In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TUMTUM
Tum"-tum`, n.
Definition: A dish made in the West Indies by beating boiled plantain quite soft in a wooden mortar.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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