In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LOMBARHOUSE
Lom"bard-house, Lom"bar-house`,Etym: [F. or D. lombard. See Lombard, n.]
1. A bank or a pawnbroker's shop.
2. A public institution for lending money to the poor at a moderate interest, upon articles deposited and pledged; -- called also mont de piété.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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