In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CALEMBOUR
Etymology
Noun
calembour (plural calembours)
A pun.
Anagrams
• beclamour
Source: Wiktionary
Cal"em*bour`, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A pun.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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