In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPADASSIN
Etymology
Noun
spadassin (plural spadassins)
a fighter, duelist.
Source: Wiktionary
Spa`das`sin", n. Etym: [F., fr. It. spadaccino a swordsman, from spada a sword.]
Definition: A bravo; a bully; a duelist. Ld. Lytton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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