In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BARTIZAN
Noun
bartizan (plural bartizans)
Alternative form of bartisan
Source: Wiktionary
Bar"ti*zan`, n. Etym: [Cf. Brettice.] (Arch.)
Definition: A small, overhanging structure for lookout or defense, usually projecting at an angle of a building or near an entrance gateway.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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