In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUCARNES
Noun
lucarnes
plural of lucarne
Source: Wiktionary
LUCARNE
Lu`carne", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. lucerna a lamp. See Luthern.] (Arch.)
Definition: A dormer window.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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