In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CLEVISES
Noun
clevises
plural of clevis
Anagrams
• vesicles, viceless
Source: Wiktionary
CLEVIS
Clev"is, n. Etym: [Cf. Cleave to adhere, Clavel.]
Definition: A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.;
– called also clavel, clevy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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