In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPONDYLE
Spon"dyl, Spon"dyle, n. Etym: [L. spondylus, Gr. spondyle.] (Anat.)
Definition: A joint of the backbone; a vertebra.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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