In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MACRONS
Noun
macrons
plural of macron
Anagrams
• Carmons, Cormans
Source: Wiktionary
MACRON
Ma"cron, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Pron.)
Definition: A short, straight, horizontal mark [-], placed over vowels to denote that they are to be pronounced with a long sound; as, a, in dame; e, in seam, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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