In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NARRATIVES
Noun
narratives
plural of narrative
Source: Wiktionary
NARRATIVE
Nar"ra*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. narratif.]
1. Of or pertaining to narration; relating to the particulars of an event or transaction.
2. Apt or inclined to relate stories, or to tell particulars of events; story-telling; garrulous. But wise through time, and narrative with age. Pope.
Nar"ra*tive, n.
Definition: That which is narrated; the recital of a story; a continuous account of the particulars of an event or transaction; a story. Cyntio was much taken with my narrative. Tatler.
Syn.
– Account; recital; rehearsal; relation; narration; story; tale. See Account.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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