In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SAMBO
Etymology 1
Noun
Sambo (plural Sambos)
(derogatory) A negro.
(offensive, obsolete) A person of three quarters African descent and one quarter Caucasian descent.
Coordinate terms
• (person of mixed race): see list in mulatto
Etymology 2
Proper noun
Sambo
A Russian martial art and combat sport.
Etymology 3
From the given names.
Proper noun
Sambo (plural er-noun)
A nickname from the given name Samuel.
A nickname from the given name Samantha.
Anagrams
• Bosma, MOABs, MOBAs, ambos, bomas
Etymology
Noun
sambo (plural sambos)
(Ireland, Australia, slang) A sandwich.
Synonyms
• (Australia) sanger, sango, sammie, sammo
• (UK) sarnie
Anagrams
• Bosma, MOABs, MOBAs, ambos, bomas
Source: Wiktionary
Sam"bo, n. Etym: [Sp. zambo, sambo.]
Definition: A colloquial or humorous appelation for a negro; sometimes, the offspring of a black person and a mulatto; a zambo.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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