In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FOUGADE
Noun
fougade (plural fougades)
(military, historical) A kind of land mine; a fougasse.
Source: Wiktionary
Fou`gade", Fou`gasse", n. (Mil.)
Definition: A small mine, in the form of a well sunk from the surface of the ground, charged with explosive and projectiles. It is made in a position likely to be occupied by the enemy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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