In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TUSHKER
Etymology
Noun
tushker (plural tushkers)
(Scottish, Shetland) A type of spade, similar to a cascrom, used for cutting peat.
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(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”
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