In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHIBUICHI
Etymology
Noun
shibuichi (uncountable)
A Japanese silver-copper alloy that can be patinated into a range of muted shades of blue or green through the use of rokusho.
Source: Wiktionary
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BEQUEATH
(verb) leave or give by will after one’s death; “My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”; “My grandfather left me his entire estate”
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