In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MAROQUIN
Etymology
Noun
maroquin (countable and uncountable, plural maroquins)
(somewhat dated) leather made from goatskin
Usage notes
Somewhat refined or dated: the Anglicized morocco leather or simply morocco is often used instead.
Synonyms
• (goatskin leather): morocco leather, morocco
Source: Wiktionary
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