In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BACCHII
Noun
bacchii
plural of bacchius
Source: Wiktionary
BACCHIUS
Bac*chi"us, n.; pl. Bacchii. Etym: [L. Bacchius pes, Gr. (Pros.)
Definition: A metrical foot composed of a short syllable and two long ones; according to some, two long and a short.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DISPERSION
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