In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PULVIL
Etymology
Noun
pulvil (uncountable)
(obsolete) scented wig powder
Source: Wiktionary
Pul"vil, n. Etym: [It. polviglio, fr. L. pulvis, pulveris, dust, powder: cf. Sp. polvillo.]
Definition: A sweet-scented powder; pulvillio. [Written also pulville.] [Obs.] Gay.
Pul"vil, v. t.
Definition: To apply pulvil to. [Obs.] Congreve.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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