In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTERAXIS
In`ter*ax"is, n.; pl. Interaxes (. (Arch.)
Definition: The space between two axes. See Axis, 6. The doors, windows, niches, and the like, are then placed centrally in the interaxes. Gwilt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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