In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CLEARWINGS
Noun
clearwings
plural of clearwing
Source: Wiktionary
CLEARWING
Clear"wing`, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A lepidop terous insect with partially transparent wings, of the family Ægeriadæ, of which the currant and peach-tree borers are examples.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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