In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AUNE
Etymology
Noun
aune (plural aunes)
An old French cloth measure, varying around the country, but at Paris equivalent to 0.95 of an English ell.
Anagrams
• Euan, Euna
Source: Wiktionary
Aune, n. Etym: [F. See Alnage.]
Definition: A French cloth measure, of different parts of the country (at Paris, 0.95 of an English ell); -- now superseded by the meter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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