In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CRACOVIENNE
Etymology
Noun
cracovienne (plural cracoviennes)
A dance, the krakowiak.
Source: Wiktionary
Cra*co`vi*enne" (kr-k`v-n"), n. Etym: [F., fr. Cracow, the city.] (Mus.)
Definition: A lively Polish dance, in 2-4 time.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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