In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MIZZENS
Noun
mizzens
plural of mizzen
Source: Wiktionary
MIZZEN
Miz"zen, a. Etym: [It. mezzana, fr. mezzano middle, fr. mezzo middle, half: cf. F. misaine foresail. See Mezzo.] (Naut.)
Definition: Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.
Miz"zen, n. (Naut.)
Definition: The hindmost of the fore and aft sails of a three-masted vessel; also, the spanker.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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