In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HARBORAGE
harborage, harbourage
(noun) (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
harborage (countable and uncountable, plural harborages)
(US, nautical) A place for refuge for a vessel.
(US, law) A condition on land favorable to infestation by animals considered pests.
A place of shelter or entertainment.
Source: Wiktionary
Har"bor*age, n.
Definition: Shelter; entertainment.[R.] Where can I get me harborage for the night Tennyson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SOAK
(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); “a good soak put life back in the wagon”
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