In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANSERINES
Noun
anserines
plural of anserine
Source: Wiktionary
ANSERINE
An"ser*ine, a Etym: [L. anserinus, fr. anser a goose.]
1. Pertaining to, or resembling, a goose, or the skin of a goose.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Pertaining to the Anseres.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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