In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHAMADE
Etymology
Noun
chamade (plural chamades)
(military, historical) A signal sounded on a drum or trumpet inviting a parley.
Anagrams
• Machead, headcam
Source: Wiktionary
Cha*made, n. Etym: [F. chamade, fr. Pg. chamada, fr. chamar to call, fr. L. clamare.] (Mil.)
Definition: A signal made for a parley by beat of a drum. They beat the chamade, and sent us carte blanche. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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