In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PALLAS
Pallas
(noun) a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered
Athena, Athene, Pallas, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene
(noun) (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pal"las, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Gr. Myth.)
Definition: Pallas Athene, the Grecian goddess of wisdom, called also Athene, and identified, at a later period, with the Roman Minerva.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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