In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FAILLE
faille
(noun) a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
faille (countable and uncountable, plural failles)
A fabric woven from silk, cotton, or rayon with slight ribs.
Source: Wiktionary
Faille, n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A soft silk, heavier than a foulard and not glossy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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