In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JUNTAS
Noun
juntas
plural of junta
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• jaunts
Source: Wiktionary
JUNTA
Jun"ta, n.; pl. Juntas. Etym: [Sp., fr. L. junctus joined, p. p. of jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Junto.]
Definition: A council; a convention; a tribunal; an assembly; esp., the grand council of state in Spain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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