In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COLLIERS
Noun
colliers
plural of collier
Anagrams
• Coriells
Source: Wiktionary
COLLIER
Col"lier, n. Etym: [OE. colier. See Coal.]
1. One engaged in the business of digging mineral coal or making charcoal, or in transporting or dealing in coal.
2. A vessel employed in the coal trade.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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