In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PAROLS
Noun
parols
plural of parol
Anagrams
• polars, prosal, saprol, sporal
Source: Wiktionary
PAROL
Pa*rol", n. Etym: [See Parole, the same word.]
1. A word; an oral utterance. [Obs.]
2. (Law)
Definition: Oral declaration; word of mouth; also, a writing not under seal. Blackstone.
Pa*rol", a.
Definition: Given or done by word of mouth; oral; also, given by a writing not under seal; as, parol evidence. Parol arrest (Law), an arrest in pursuance of a verbal order from a magistrate.
– Parol contract (Law), any contract not of record or under seal, whether oral or written; a simple contract. Chitty. Story.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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