In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LEGHORNS
Noun
Leghorns
plural of Leghorn
Noun
leghorns
plural of leghorn
Source: Wiktionary
LEGHORN
Leg"horn, n.
Definition: A straw plaiting used for bonnets and hats, made from the straw of a particular kind of wheat, grown for the purpose in Tuscany, Italy; -- so called from Leghorn, the place of exportation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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