In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SALTARELLO
Etymology
Noun
saltarello (plural saltarellos)
A lively medieval Italian dance with a leaping step.
The music for such a dance.
Source: Wiktionary
Sal`ta*rel"lo, n. Etym: [It., fr. L. saltare to jump.]
Definition: A popular Italian dance in quick 3-4 or 6-8 time, running mostly in triplets, but with a hop step at the beginning of each measure. See Tarantella.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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