In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMBLAZONRIES
Noun
emblazonries
plural of emblazonry
Source: Wiktionary
EMBLAZONRY
Em*bla"zon*ry, n.; pl. Emblazonries (.
Definition: The act or art of an emblazoner; heraldic or ornamental decoration, as pictures or figures on shields, standards, etc.; emblazonment. Thine ancient standard's rich emblazonry. Trench.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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