In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHIMERE
Etymology
Noun
chimere (plural chimeres)
(ecclesiastical) The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves.
Anagrams
• Mecheir, rechime
Source: Wiktionary
Chi*mere", n. Etym: [OF. chamarre., F. simarre (cf. It. zimarra), fr. Sp. chamarra, zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh. from Ar. sammur the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable. Cf. Simarre.]
Definition: The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. Hook.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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