In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RANCHERIAS
Noun
rancherias
plural of rancheria
Source: Wiktionary
RANCHERIA
Ran`che*ri"a, n. [Sp. rancheria.]
1. A dwelling place of a ranchero.
2. A small settlement or collection of ranchos, or rude huts, esp. for Indians. [Sp. Amer. & Southern U. S.]
3. Formerly, in the Philippines, a political division of the pagan tribes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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