In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IMPRESAS
Noun
impresas
plural of impresa
Anagrams
• meraspis, misparse, primases, præmiss
Source: Wiktionary
IMPRESA
Im*pre"sa, n. Etym: [It. See Emprise, and cf. Impress, n., 4.] (Her.)
Definition: A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. [Written also imprese and impress.] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. J. Webster.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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