In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PISCINAE
Noun
piscinae
plural of piscina
Source: Wiktionary
PISCINA
Pis*ci"na, n. Etym: [L., a certain, fishpond, fr. piscis a fish.] (Arch.)
Definition: A niche near the altar in a church, containing a small basin for rinsing altar vessels.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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