In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
WAKEROBIN
Wake"-rob`in, n. (Bot.)
Definition: Any plant of the genus Arum, especially, in England, the cuckoopint (Arum maculatum).
Note: In America the name is given to several species of Trillium, and sometimes to the Jack-in-the-pulpit.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; “he wanted a better sex life”; “the film contained no sex or violence”
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