In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRIVETS
Noun
grivets
plural of grivet
Source: Wiktionary
GRIVET
Griv"et, n. Etym: [Cf. F. grivet.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A monkey of the upper Nile and Abyssinia (Cercopithecus griseoviridis), having the upper parts dull green, the lower parts white, the hands, ears, and face black. It was known to the ancient Egyptians. Called also tota.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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