In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUARTINE
Quar"tine, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. quartus the fourth.] (Bot.)
Definition: A supposed fourth integument of an ovule, counting from the outside.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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