In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ECCALEOBION
Etymology
Noun
eccaleobion (plural eccaleobions)
(dated) A contrivance for hatching eggs by artificial heat.
Source: Wiktionary
Ec`ca*le*o"bi*on, n. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: A contrivance for hatching eggs by artificial heat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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