In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OLPE
Etymology
Noun
olpe (plural olpes)
Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.
Anagrams
• LEPO, Pole, lope, pleo-, pole
Source: Wiktionary
Ol"pe, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
Definition: Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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