In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FAGOTTO
Etymology
Noun
fagotto (plural fagottos or fagottoes or fagotti)
(musical instrument, dated) The bassoon.
Source: Wiktionary
Fa*got"to, n. Etym: [It. See Fagot.] (Mus.)
Definition: The bassoon; -- so called from being divided into parts for ease of carriage, making, as it were, a small fagot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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