In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALLONYM
Etymology
Noun
allonym (plural allonyms)
A pseudonym, (particularly) another person's name used as a pseudonym by the author of a work.
(uncommon) An allonymous work: a book published under the name of a person other than its true author.
Anagrams
• malonyl
Source: Wiktionary
Al"lo*nym, n. Etym: [F. allonyme, fr. Gr.
1. The name of another person assumed by the author of a work.
2. A work published under the name of some one other than the author.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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