In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LANDAU
landau
(noun) a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately
Landau, Lev Davidovich Landau
(noun) Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
landau (plural landaus)
A type of lightweight, four-wheeled carriage in which the front and back passenger seats face each other.
Coordinate terms: berlin, calèche
(by extension) A style of automobile based around the design of landau carriages.
Anagrams
• Luanda
Source: Wiktionary
Lan"dau, n. Etym: [From the town Ladau in Germany; cf. F. landau. See Land, Island.]
Definition: A four-wheeled covered vehicle, the top of which is divided into two sections which can be let down, or thrown back, in such a manner as to make an open carriage. [Written also landaw.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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