In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BONCE
attic, bean, bonce, noodle, noggin, dome
(noun) informal terms for a human head
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
bonce (plural bonces)
(British slang) the human head
Etymology 2
Noun
bonce (plural bonces)
(dated) The kind of marble used in the game of bonce about.
Source: Wiktionary
Bonce, n. Etym: [Etymol. unknown.]
Definition: A boy's game played with large marbles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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