In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FEZES
Noun
fezes
plural of fez
Source: Wiktionary
FEZ
Fez, n. Etym: [F., fr. the town of Fez in Morocco.]
Definition: A felt or cloth cap, usually red and having a tassel, -- a variety of the tarboosh. See Tarboosh. B. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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