In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HAIKS
Noun
haiks
plural of haik
Anagrams
• Ishak, Kashi, Khasi, Shaik, ashik, shaik
Source: Wiktionary
HAIK
Haik, n. Etym: [Ar. haik, fr. haka to weave.]
Definition: A large piece of woolen or cotton cloth worn by Arabs as an outer garment. [Written also hyke.] Heyse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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