In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOATEE
goatee
(noun) a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat’s beard
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
goatee (plural goatees)
A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.
Coordinate term: soul patch
Source: Wiktionary
Goat`ee", n.
Definition: A part of a man's beard on the chin or lower lip which is allowed to grow, and trimmed so as to resemble the beard of a goat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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