In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LANCELETS
Noun
lancelets
plural of lancelet
Source: Wiktionary
LANCELET
Lance"let, n. Etym: [Lance + -let.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A small fishlike animal (Amphioxus lanceolatus), remarkable for the rudimentary condition of its organs. It is the type of the class Leptocardia. See Amphioxus, Leptocardia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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