In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EPINICION
Etymology
Noun
epinicion (plural epinicions or epinicia)
(Ancient Greece) A song or ode in celebration of triumph or victory.
Source: Wiktionary
Ep`i*ni"cion, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. epinicium.]
Definition: A song of triumph. [Obs.] T. Warton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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