In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LANCEGAYS
Noun
lancegays
plural of lancegay
Anagrams
• glycanase
Source: Wiktionary
LANCEGAY
Lance"gay`, Lance"gaye`, n. Etym: [OF. lancegaie, corrupted from the same source as E. assagai, under the influence of F. lance lance. See Assagai.]
Definition: A kind of spear anciently used. Its use was prohibited by a statute of Richard II. Nares. In his hand a launcegay, A long sword by his side. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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