In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ERMELIN
Etymology
Noun
ermelin (plural ermelins)
(obsolete) An ermine.
Source: Wiktionary
Er"me*lin, Er"mi*lin, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: See Ermine. Shenstone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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