In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EYALETS
Noun
eyalets
plural of eyalet
Anagrams
• Teasley, esylate
Source: Wiktionary
EYALET
E`ya*let", n. Etym: [Turk.,fr. Ar.iyalah.]
Definition: Formerly, one of the administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire; -- now called a vilayet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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