In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCHMELZE
Etymology
Noun
schmelze (uncountable)
A kind of ruby-red glass made in Bohemia.
Source: Wiktionary
Schmel"ze, n. Etym: [G. schmelz, schmelzglas.]
Definition: A kind of glass of a red or ruby color, made in Bohemia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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