In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NORN
Norn, weird sister
(noun) (Norse mythology) any of the three goddesses of destiny; identified with Anglo-Saxon Wyrd; similar to Greek Moirae and Roman Parcae
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Norn, Nor"na, n. Etym: [Icel. norn, pl. nornir.]
1. (Scandinavian Myth.)
Definition: One of the three Fates, Past, Present, and Future. Their names were Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld.
2. A tutelary deity; a genius.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DOUBLETREE
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