In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PICKANINNY
pickaninny, piccaninny, picaninny
(noun) (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Black child
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pickaninny (plural pickaninnies)
(colloquial, now, offensive, ethnic slur) A black child. [from 17th c.]
Adjective
pickaninny (not comparable)
(now, rare) Little, small. [from 18th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Pick"a*nin`ny, n.; pl. Pickaninnies. Etym: [Cf. Sp. pequeño little, young.]
Definition: A small child; especially, a negro or mulatto infant. [U.S. & West Indies]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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