In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WADSETTING
Verb
wadsetting
present participle of wadset
Source: Wiktionary
WADSET
Wad"set, n. Etym: [Scot. wad a pledge; akin to Sw. vad a wager. See Wed.] (Scots Law)
Definition: A kind of pledge or mortgage. [Written also wadsett.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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