In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FELONRIES
Noun
felonries
plural of felonry
Source: Wiktionary
FELONRY
Fel"on*ry, n.
Definition: A body of felons; specifically, the convict population of a penal colony. Howitt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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