In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TROTTOIR
Etymology
Noun
trottoir (plural trottoirs)
footpath; pavement; sidewalk
Source: Wiktionary
Trot"toir, n. Etym: [F., from trotter to trot. See Trot.]
Definition: Footpath; pavement; sidewalk. Headless bodies trailed along the trottoirs. Froude.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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