In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CENTESIMO
centesimo
(noun) a fractional monetary unit of several countries: Panama and Italy and Uruguay and Chile
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
centesimo (plural centesimos or centesimi)
(historical) A unit of currency constituting one hundredth of a lira. [from 19th c.]
Etymology 2
Noun
centesimo (plural centesimos)
A monetary unit worth one-hundredth of the main currency in Uruguay, Panama and (formerly) Chile. [from 19th c.]
Anagrams
• centisome
Source: Wiktionary
Cen*tes"i*mo, n.; pl. -mi. Etym: [It. & Sp.]
Definition: A copper coin of Italy and Spain equivalent to a centime.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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