In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BACTRIAN
Bac"tri*an, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Bactria in Asia.
– n.
Definition: A native of Bactria. Bactrian camel, the two-humped camel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BOLLARD
(noun) a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines); “the road was closed to vehicular traffic with bollards”
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