In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LAMPASSE
Etymology 1
Noun
lampasse (plural lampasses)
A colored cloth stripe sewn along the outer seam of uniform trousers
Etymology 2
Noun
lampasse (countable and uncountable, plural lampasses)
(countable, uncountable) Alternative form of lampas (fabric)
(uncountable) Alternative form of lampas (inflammation)
Anagrams
• lampases
Source: Wiktionary
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