In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PARCHESI
pachisi, parchesi, parchisi
(noun) an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
parchesi (uncountable)
Alternative form of pachisi
Anagrams
• aspheric, charpies, seraphic, sphæric
Source: Wiktionary
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.]
Pa*chi"si, Par*che"si, n. [Hind., fr. pachis twenty-five, the highest throw in the game.]
Definition: A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India.
Par*che"si, n.
Definition: See Pachisi.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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