In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MANGONELS
Noun
mangonels
plural of mangonel
Source: Wiktionary
MANGONEL
Man"go*nel, n. Etym: [OF. mangonel, LL. manganellus, manganum, fr. Gr. Mangle, n.]
Definition: A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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