In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TALIONS
TALION
Ta"li*on, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. talio, perh. fr. talis such. Cf. Retaliation.]
Definition: Retaliation. [R.] Holinshed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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