In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CEROON
Etymology
Noun
ceroon (plural ceroons)
A bale or package, covered or bound with hide.
Anagrams
• Cooner, corneo-
Source: Wiktionary
Ce*roon", n. Etym: [See Seroon.]
Definition: A bale or package. covered with hide, or with wood bound with hide; as, a ceroon of indigo, cochineal, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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