In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MERCAT
Etymology 1
Noun
mercat (plural mercats)
(obsolete) Market; trade.
Etymology 2
Noun
mercat (plural mercats)
(obsolete) A type of monkey.
Anagrams
• Carmet, Mec Art
Source: Wiktionary
Mer"cat, n. Etym: [L. mercatus : cf. It. mercato. See Market.]
Definition: Market; trade. [Obs.] Bp. Sprat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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