In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MINIVERS
Noun
minivers
plural of miniver
Source: Wiktionary
MINIVER
Min"i*ver, n. Etym: [See Meniver.]
Definition: A fur esteemed in the Middle Ages as a part of costume. It is uncertain whether it was the fur of one animal only or of different animals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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