In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BARRAS
Etymology 1
Noun
barras
plural of barra
Etymology 2
Noun
barras (uncountable)
galipot resin
coarse linen fabric
Etymology 3
Noun
barras
Alternative form of barrace (“the lists in a tournament”)
Etymology
Proper noun
Barras
A surname.
A hamlet in Stainmore parish, Eden district, Cumbria, England, historically in Westmorland (OS grid ref NY8411).
Source: Wiktionary
Bar"ras, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A resin, called also galipot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
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