In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ATAMANS
Noun
atamans
plural of ataman
Source: Wiktionary
ATAMAN
At"a*man, n. Etym: [Russ. ataman': cf. Pol. hetman, G. hauptmann headman, chieftain. Cf. Hetman.]
Definition: A hetman, or chief of the Cossacks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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