In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANCONY
An"co*ny, n. Etym: [Origin unknown.] (Iron Work)
Definition: A piece of malleable iron, wrought into the shape of a bar in the middle, but unwrought at the ends.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
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