In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PARCHEESI
Parcheesi
(noun) a modern board game based on pachisi
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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parcheesi (uncountable)
Alternative form of pachisi
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Pa*chi"si, n. Commonly spelt Par*che"si, Par*chi"si, Par*chee"si.
Definition: A game adopted from the Indian game, using disks, as of pasteboard, and dice. [U. S. & Eng.]
Par*chee"si, n.
Definition: See Pachisi.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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