In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BODIAN
Bo"di*an, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A large food fish (Diagramma lineatum), native of the East Indies.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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