In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FENESTELLA
lunette, fenestella
(noun) oval or circular opening; to allow light into a dome or vault
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
fenestella (plural fenestellae)
A niche on the south side of an altar, containing the piscina and sometimes the credence.
Source: Wiktionary
Fen`es-tel"la, n. Etym: [L., dim. of fenestra (Arch.)
Definition: Any small windowlike opening or recess, esp. one to show the relics within an altar, or the like.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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