In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MOONSAIL
Etymology
Noun
moonsail (plural moonsails)
(nautical) A moonraker (sail).
Anagrams
• niosomal
Source: Wiktionary
Moon"sail`, n. (Naut.)
Definition: A sail sometimes carried in light winds, above a skysail. R. H. Dana, Jr.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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