In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GAUL
Gaul, Gallia
(noun) an ancient region of western Europe that included what is now northern Italy and France and Belgium and part of Germany and the Netherlands
Gaul
(noun) a Celt of ancient Gaul
frog, Gaul
(noun) a person of French descent
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Gaul, n. Etym: [F. Gaule, fr. L. Gallia, fr. Gallus a Gaul.]
1. The Anglicized form of Gallia, which in the time of the Romans included France and Upper Italy (Transalpine and Cisalpine Gaul).
2. A native or inhabitant of Gaul.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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