In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SALIAUNCE
Etymology
Noun
saliaunce (countable and uncountable, plural saliaunces)
Obsolete spelling of salience.
Source: Wiktionary
Sal"i*aunce, a. Etym: [See Sally.]
Definition: Salience; onslaught. [Obs.] "So fierce saliaunce." Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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