In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHRISTCROSS
Christ"cross`, n.
1. The mark of the cross, as cut, painted, written, or stamped on certain objects, -- sometimes as the sign of 12 o'clock on a dial. The fescue of the dial is upon the christcross of noon. Old Play. Nares.
2. The beginning and the ending. [Obs.] Quarles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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