In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PILLOWCASE
case, pillowcase, slip, pillow slip
(noun) bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; “the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pillowcase (plural pillowcases)
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.
Synonyms
• pillowslip
Source: Wiktionary
Pil"low*case`, n.
Definition: A removable case or covering for a pillow, usually of white linen or cotton cloth.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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