In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VELVETEENS
Noun
velveteens
plural of velveteen
Source: Wiktionary
VELVETEEN
Vel`vet*een", n. Etym: [Cf. F. velvetine. See Velvet.]
Definition: A kind of cloth, usually cotton, made in imitation of velvet; cotton velvet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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