In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MATACHIN
Etymology
Noun
matachin (plural matachins)
An old dance with swords and bucklers.
Source: Wiktionary
Ma`ta*chin", n. Etym: [Sp.]
Definition: An old dance with swords and bucklers; a sword dance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TERNARY
(adjective) having three units or components or elements; “a ternary operation”; “a treble row of red beads”; “overcrowding made triple sessions necessary”; “triple time has three beats per measure”; “triplex windows”
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