In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
XIPHURA
Xi*phu"ra, n. pl. Etym: [NL., from Gr. xi`fos sword + (Zoöl.)
Definition: Same as Limuloidea. Called also Xiphosura. X ray. See under Ray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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