In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GONDOLIER
gondolier, gondoliere
(noun) a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
gondolier (plural gondoliers)
A Venetian boatman who propels a gondola.
Anagrams
• Negroloid
Source: Wiktionary
Gon`do*lier", n. Etym: [It. gondoliere: cf. F. gondolier.]
Definition: A man who rows a gondola.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COWBERRY
(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
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