In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BIGGON
Etymology
Noun
biggon (plural biggons)
A cap or hood with pieces covering the ears.
Source: Wiktionary
Big"gon, Big"gon*net, n. Etym: [F. béguin and OF. beguinet, dim of béguin. See Biggin a cap.]
Definition: A cap or hood with pieces covering the ears.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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