In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MARSUPIALS
Noun
marsupials
plural of marsupial
Source: Wiktionary
MARSUPIAL
Mar*su"pi*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. marsupial.]
1. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Having a pouch for carrying the immature young; of or pertaining to the Marsupialia.
2. (Anat. & Zoöl.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to a marsupium; as, the marsupial bones. Marsupial frog. (Zoöl.) See Nototrema.
Mar*su"pi*al, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of the Marsupialia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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