In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
kasbah, casbah
(noun) an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located
Source: WordNet® 3.1
kasbah (plural kasbahs)
Alternative spelling of casbah
• Abkhas, kabsah, sabkha, shabka
Source: Wiktionary
23 February 2025
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.