In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CAMAIEUX
Noun
camaieux
plural of camaieu
Source: Wiktionary
CAMAIEU
Ca*ma"ieu, n. Etym: [F.; of unknown origin. Cf. Cameo.]
1. A cameo. [Obs.] Crabb.
2. (Fine Arts)
Definition: Painting in shades of one color; monochrome. Mollett.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
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