In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CALECHE
calash, caleche, calash top
(noun) the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage
calash, caleche
(noun) a woman’s large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
caleche (plural caleches)
Alternative form of calèche
Source: Wiktionary
Ca*lèche", n. Etym: [F. calèche.]
Definition: See Calash.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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