In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ESKIMO
Eskimo, Esquimau
(noun) the language spoken by the Eskimo
Eskimo, Esquimau, Inuit
(noun) a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (‘eaters of raw flesh’) but they call themselves the Inuit (‘the people’)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Es"ki*mo, n.; pl. Eskimos. Etym: [Originally applied by the Algonquins to the Northern Indians, and meaning eaters of raw flesh.] (Ethnol.)
Definition: One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the Mongolian race. [Written also Esquimau.] Eskimo dog (Zoöl.), one of breed of large and powerful dogs used by the Eskimos to draw sledges. It closely resembles the gray wolf, with which it is often crossed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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