In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JASS
Etymology 1
Noun
jass (uncountable)
(card games) A trick-taking card game popular in Switzerland and neighboring areas of Germany and Austria.
Etymology 2
Obsolete and variant forms.
Noun
jass (uncountable)
Obsolete spelling of jazz.
“Jass.”
Source: Wiktionary
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