In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BRANCARDS
Noun
brancards
plural of brancard
Source: Wiktionary
BRANCARD
Bran"card, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A litter on which a person may be carried. [Obs.] Coigrave.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
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