In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LAZARETTO
lazaretto, lazaret, lazarette, lazar house, pesthouse
(noun) hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lazaretto (plural lazarettos or lazarettoes)
A medical facility specializing in the care for contagious patients.
A ship or building used for quarantine.
(nautical) An area on some merchant ships where provisions are stored.
Synonyms
• lazaret (all senses)
Source: Wiktionary
Laz`a*ret", Laz`a*ret"to, n. Etym: [F. lazaret, or It. lazzeretto, fr. Lazarus. See Lazar.]
Definition: A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception of diseased persons, particularly those affected with contagious diseases.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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