In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
pela (uncountable)
Chinese wax
• Alep, LEAP, Lape, Leap, Peal, e-pal, leap, pale, pale-, peal, plea
Source: Wiktionary
Pe"la, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: See Wax insect, under Wax.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 June 2025
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.