In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MUSCATELS
Noun
muscatels
plural of muscatel
Source: Wiktionary
MUSCATEL
Mus"ca*tel`, a.
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, or derived from, a muscat grapes or similar grapes; a muscatel grapes; muscatel wine, etc.
Mus"ca*tel`, n.
1. A common name for several varieties of rich sweet wine, made in Italy, Spain, and France.
2. pl.
Definition: Finest raisins, dried on the vine; "sun raisins." [Variously written moscatel, muscadel, etc.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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