In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FALDISTORY
Etymology
Noun
faldistory (plural faldistories)
(obsolete) The throne or seat of a bishop within the chancel.
Source: Wiktionary
Fal"dis*to*ry, n. Etym: [LL. faldistorium, faldestorium, from OHG. faldstuol; faldan, faltan, to fold (G. falten) + stuol stool. So called because it could be folded or laid together. See Fold, and Stool, and cf. Faldstool, Fauteuil.]
Definition: The throne or seat of a bishop within the chancel. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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