In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BATTLEAXES
Noun
battleaxes
plural of battleaxe
Source: Wiktionary
BATTLEAX
Bat"tle-ax` Bat"tle-axe`, n. (Mil.)
Definition: A kind of broadax formerly used as an offensive weapon.
BATTLEAXE
Bat"tle-ax` Bat"tle-axe`, n. (Mil.)
Definition: A kind of broadax formerly used as an offensive weapon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INTERSPERSION
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