In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VERMICULE
Etymology
Noun
vermicule (plural vermicules)
A small worm or insect larva.
A worm-like body.
Source: Wiktionary
Ver"mi*cule, n. Etym: [L. vermiculus, dim. of vermis a worm. See Vermicular.]
Definition: A small worm or insect larva; also, a wormlike body. [R.] Derham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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