In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LACUNE
Etymology
Noun
lacune (plural lacunes)
A lacunar stroke or infarct.
A lacuna.
Anagrams
• Lucena, auncel, cuneal, launce, unlace
Source: Wiktionary
La*cune", n. Etym: [F.]
Definition: A lacuna. [R.] Landor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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