In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SYNDACTYLS
Noun
syndactyls
plural of syndactyl
Source: Wiktionary
SYNDACTYL
Syn*dac"tyl, Syn*dac"tyle, a. [Syn- + Gr. finger, toe.] (Zoöl. & Med.)
Definition: Having two or more digits wholly or partly united. See Syndactylism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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