In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UNDERSKINKER
Etymology
Noun
underskinker (plural underskinkers)
(obsolete) An assistant tapster.
Source: Wiktionary
Un"der*skink`er, n.
Definition: Undertapster. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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