In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JOINERY
cabinetmaking, joinery
(noun) the craft of a joiner
joinery
(noun) fine woodwork done by a joiner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
joinery (countable and uncountable, plural joineries)
A factory producing wooden products such as tables, doors, and cabinets.
The work of the joiner.
Source: Wiktionary
Join"er*y, n.
Definition: The art, or trade, of a joiner; the work of a joiner. A piece of joinery . . . whimsically dovetailed. Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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