In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BAILLIE
Noun
baillie (plural baillies)
(obsolete) The jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.
(Scottish local government) The equivalent of alderman in some Scottish cities.
Proper noun
Baillie (plural Baillies)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Baillie is the 17104th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1659 individuals. Baillie is most common among White (91.2%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Bail"lie, n.
1. Bailiff. [Obs.]
2. Same as Bailie. [Scot.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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