In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FIBULAE
FIBULA
fibula, calf bone
(noun) the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
fibulae
plural of fibula
Source: Wiktionary
FIBULA
Fib"u*la, n.; pl. FibulÆ. Etym: [L., clasp, buckle.]
1. A brooch, clasp, or buckle. Mere fibulæ, without a robe to clasp. Wordsworth.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: The outer and usually the smaller of the two bones of the leg, or hind limb, below the knee.
3. (Surg.)
Definition: A needle for sewing up wounds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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