In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NACRES
Noun
nacres
plural of nacre
Anagrams
• Carnes, Casner, Rances, caners, casern, cranes, rances, recans, rescan
Source: Wiktionary
NACRE
Na"cre, n. Etym: [F., cf. Sp. nácara, nácar, It. nacchera, naccaro, LL. nacara, nacrum; of Oriental origin, cf. Ar. nakir hollowed.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells, and is most perfect in the mother-of-pearl. [Written also nacker and naker.] See Pearl, and Mother-of-pearl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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