In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CUIRASSIERS
Noun
cuirassiers
plural of cuirassier
Source: Wiktionary
CUIRASSIER
Cui`ras*sier" (kw`rs-sr"), n. Etym: [F. cuirassier. See Curass.]
Definition: A soldier armed with a cuirass. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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