In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BISKS
Noun
bisks
plural of bisk
Source: Wiktionary
BISK
Bisk, n. Etym: [F. bisque.]
Definition: Soup or broth made by boiling several sorts of flesh together. King.
Bisk, n. Etym: [F. bisque.] (Tennis)
Definition: See Bisque.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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