In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ZUCHETTO
Noun
zuchetto
Misspelling of zucchetto.
Source: Wiktionary
Zu*chet"to, n. Etym: [It. zucchetto.] (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: A skullcap covering the tonsure, worn under the berretta. The pope's is white; a cardinal's red; a bishop's purple; a priest's black.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
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