In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CAVALRIES
Noun
cavalries
plural of cavalry
Anagrams
• calvaries, cavaliers
Source: Wiktionary
CAVALRY
Cav"al*ry, n. Etym: [F. cavalerie, fr. It. cavalleria. See Cavalier, and cf. chivalry.] (Mil.)
Definition: That part of military force which serves on horseback.
Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so distinguished by the character of their armament, and by the size of the men and horses.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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