In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BONDSTONE
Etymology
Noun
bondstone (plural bondstones)
A stone for bonding masonry to a similar backing; a stone that reaches a considerable distance into, or entirely through a wall, for the purpose of binding it together.
Source: Wiktionary
Bond"stone`, n. Etym: [Bond,n.+ stone.] (Masonry)
Definition: A stone running through a wall from one face to another, to bind it together; a binding stone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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