In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DOUBLOON
doubloon
(noun) a former Spanish gold coin
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
doubloon (plural doubloons)
(historical) A former Spanish gold coin, also used in its American colonies. [from early 17th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Doub*loon", n. Etym: [F. doublon, Sp. doblon. See Double, a., and cf. Dupion.]
Definition: A Spanish gold coin, no longer issued, varying in value at different times from over fifteen dollars to about five. See Doblon in Sup.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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