In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PLUMBERY
plumbing, plumbery
(noun) the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
plumbery (countable and uncountable, plural plumberies)
(obsolete, uncountable) The business of a plumber; plumbing
(countable) A place where plumbing is carried out
Source: Wiktionary
Plumb"er*y, n. Etym: [F. plomberie.]
1. The business of a plumber. [Obs.]
2. A place where plumbing is carried on; lead works.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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