In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VOLANTES
Noun
volantes
plural of volante
Source: Wiktionary
VOLANTE
Vo*lan"te, n. Etym: [Sp., prop., flying.]
Definition: A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SQUARE
(adjective) having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle; “a square peg in a round hole”; “a square corner”
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