In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HIBERNACLES
Noun
hibernacles
plural of hibernacle
Source: Wiktionary
HIBERNACLE
Hi*ber"na*cle, n. Etym: [L. hibernaculum a winter residence, pl. hibernacula winter quarters: cf. F. hibernacle. See Hibernate.]
Definition: That which serves for protection or shelter in winter; winter quarters; as, the hibernacle of an animal or a plant. Martyn.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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