In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARSMETRIKE
Ars`met"rike, n. Etym: [An erroneous form of arithmetic, as if from L. ars metrica the measuring art.]
Definition: Arithmetic. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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