In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BAYARDS
Noun
bayards
plural of bayard
Source: Wiktionary
BAYARD
Bay"ard, n.
1. Etym: [OF. bayard, baiart, bay horse; bai bay + -ard. See Bay, a., and -ard.]
Definition: Properly, a bay horse, but often any horse. Commonly in the phrase blind bayard, an old blind horse. Blind bayard moves the mill. Philips.
2. Etym: [Cf. F. bayeur, fr. bayer to gape.]
Definition: A stupid, clownish fellow. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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