In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FRITHSTOOL
Etymology
Noun
frithstool (plural frithstools)
(archaic) A stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary.
Source: Wiktionary
Frid"stol`, Frith`stool", n. Etym: [AS. fril. See Fred, and Stool.]
Definition: A seat in churches near the altar, to which offenders formerly fled for sanctuary. [Written variously fridstool, freedstool, etc.] [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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