In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUIRISTER
Noun
quirister (plural quiristers)
Alternative form of chorister
Source: Wiktionary
Quir"is*ter, n. Etym: [See Quire, Chorister.]
Definition: A chorister. See Chorister. [R.] Thomson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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