In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FOYER
anteroom, antechamber, entrance hall, hall, foyer, lobby, vestibule
(noun) a large entrance or reception room or area
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
foyer (plural foyers)
A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.
The crucible or basin in a furnace which receives the molten metal.
(UK) A hostel offering accommodation and work opportunities to homeless young people.
Source: Wiktionary
Foy`er", n. Etym: [F., fr. LL. focarium fireplace. See Focus, n.]
1. A lobby in a theater; a greenroom.
2. The crucible or basin in a furnace which receives the molten metal. Knight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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