In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GIALLOLINO
Gial`lo*li"no, n. Etym: [It., from giallo yellow, prob. fr. OHG. gelo, G. gelb; akin to E. yellow.]
Definition: A term variously employed by early writers on art, though commonly designating the yellow oxide of lead, or massicot. Fairholt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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