In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ORCHESTIAN
Or*ches"tian, n. Etym: [From Gr. Orchestra.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any species of amphipod crustacean of the genus Orchestia, or family Orchestidæ. See Beach flea, under Beach.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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