In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TABELLIONS
Noun
tabellions
plural of tabellion
Anagrams
• ballotines
Source: Wiktionary
TABELLION
Ta*bel"lion, n. [L. tabellio, fr. tabella a tablet, a writing, document, dim. of tabula a board: cf. F. tabellion. See Table.]
Definition: A secretary or notary under the Roman empire; also, a similar officer in France during the old monarchy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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