In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPITAL
Etymology
Noun
spital (plural spitals)
(historical) A charitable house to receive and care for sick people, later distinguished from a hospital as being especially for those of a low class or meagre financial means.
Anagrams
• Pilats, atslip, pastil, plaits, silpat
Source: Wiktionary
Spit"al, n. Etym: [Abbreviated from hospital.] [Written also spittle.]
Definition: A hospital. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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