In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TUSSEHS
Noun
tussehs
plural of tusseh
Source: Wiktionary
TUSSEH
Tus"sah Tus"seh (tus"sa), n. [Also tussa, tussar, tusser, tussur, etc.] [Prob. fr. Hind. tasar a shuttle, Skr. tasara, trasara.]
Definition: An undomesticated East Indian silkworn (Antheræa mylitta), that feeds on the leaves of the oak and other plants.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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