In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALEPIDOTE
A*lep"i*dote, a. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Not having scales.
– n.
Definition: A fish without scales.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BOLLARD
(noun) a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines); “the road was closed to vehicular traffic with bollards”
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