In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GREFFIER
Etymology
Noun
greffier (plural greffiers)
(obsolete) A registrar or recorder; a notary.
Source: Wiktionary
Gref"fi*er, n. Etym: [F., from LL. grafarius, graphiarius, fr. L. graphium, a writing style; cf. F. greffe a record office. See Graft, and cf. Graffer.]
Definition: A registrar or recorder; a notary. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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