In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INFERIAE
Etymology
Noun
inferiae pl (plural only)
(historical, Roman antiquity) sacrifices offered to the souls of deceased heroes or friends
Source: Wiktionary
In*fe"ri*æ, n. pl. Etym: [L., fr. inferus underneath.] (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: Sacrifices offered to the souls of deceased heroes or friends.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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