In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CASINI
Noun
casini
(mostly, historical) plural of casino
Anagrams
• Sicani, Sinaic, anisic
Source: Wiktionary
CASINO
Ca*si"no, n.; pl. E. Casinos, It. Casini. Etym: [It. casino, dim. of casa house, fr. L. casa cottage. Cf. Cassing.]
1. A small country house.
2. A building or room used for meetings, or public amusements, for dancing, gaming, etc.
3. A game at cards. See Cassino.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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