In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STERNEBRA
Etymology
Noun
sternebra (plural sternebrae)
(anatomy) One of the segments of the sternum.
Anagrams
• banterers, barrenest
Source: Wiktionary
Ster"ne*bra, n.; pl. Sternebræ. Etym: [NL., fr. sternum + -bra of vertebra.] (Anat.)
Definition: One of the segments of the sternum.
– Ster"ne*bral, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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