In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FLANCH
Etymology
Noun
flanch (plural flanches)
A flange.
(heraldiccharge) A bearing consisting of a circle segment encroaching on the field from the side, and always occurring in pairs.
Source: Wiktionary
Flanch, n.; pl. Flanches. Etym: [Prov. E., a projection, OF. flanche flank. See Flank.]
1. A flange. [R.]. (Her.)
Definition: A bearing consisting of a segment of a circle encroaching on the field from the side.
Note: Flanches are always in pairs. A pair of flanches is considered one of the subordinaries.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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