In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARNAUT
Ar*naut" Ar*naout", n. [Turk. Arnaut, fr. NGr. , for .]
Definition: An inhabitant of Albania and neighboring mountainous regions, specif. one serving as a soldier in the Turkish army.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AMATORY
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
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