In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SALIAUNCES
Noun
saliaunces
plural of saliaunce
Source: Wiktionary
SALIAUNCE
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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