In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STIACCIATOS
STIACCIATO
Sti*ac*cia"to, n. Etym: [It., crushed, flattened.] (Sculp.)
Definition: The lowest relief, -- often used in Italian sculpture of the 15th and 16th centuries.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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