In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SAGATHY
Etymology
Noun
sagathy (countable and uncountable, plural sagathies)
a fine twilled worsted fabric which was used formerly for clothes and curtains and is similar to serge
Source: Wiktionary
Sag"a*thy, n. Etym: [F. sagatis: cf. Sp. sagatĂ, saetĂ.]
Definition: A mixed woven fabric of silk and cotton; or silk and wool; sayette; also, a light woolen fabric.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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