In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FALCONGENTIL
Fal"con*gen`til, n. Etym: [F. faucon-gentil. See Falcon, and Genteel.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The female or young of the goshawk (Astur palumbarius).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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