In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACCENSOR
Ac*cen"sor, n. Etym: [LL., from p. p. accensus. See Accend.] (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: One of the functionaries who light and trim the tapers.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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