In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BATTALIA
Etymology
Noun
battalia
(obsolete) Order of battle; disposition or arrangement of troops or of a naval force, ready for action.
(obsolete) An army in battle array; also, the main battalia or body.
Source: Wiktionary
Bat*tal"ia, n. Etym: [LL. battalia battle, a body of troops. See Battle, n.]
1. Order of battle; disposition or arrangement of troops (brigades, regiments, battalions, etc.), or of a naval force, for action. A drawing up the armies in battalia. Jer. Taylor.
2. An army in battle array; also, the main battalia or body. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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