In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VESPILLO
Ves*pil"lo, n.; pl. Vespilloes. Etym: [L.] (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: One who carried out the dead bodies of the poor at night for burial. Like vespilloes or grave makers. Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) a slight amount or degree of difference; “a tad too expensive”; “not a tad of difference”; “the new model is a shade better than the old one”
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