In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UDALER
U"dal, n. & a. U"dal*born`, U"dal*er, U"dal*man, etc.
Definition: Vars. of Odal, etc. Obs. exc. in Shetland and the Orkney Islands, where udal designates land held in fee simple without any charter and free of any feudal character.
U"dal*er, U"dal*man, n.
Definition: In the Shetland and Orkney Islands, one who holds property by udal, or allodial, right. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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