In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CICISBEOS
Noun
cicisbeos
plural of cicisbeo
Source: Wiktionary
CICISBEO
Ci`cis*be"o, n.; pl. It. Cicisbei. Etym: [It.]
1. A professed admirer of a married woman; a dangler about women.
2. A knot of silk or ribbon attached to a fan, walking stick, etc. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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