In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCINCOIDEA
Scin*coi"de*a, n. pl. Etym: [NL.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A tribe of lizards including the skinks. See Skink.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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