In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RECTORY
parsonage, vicarage, rectory
(noun) an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rectory (plural rectories)
The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
The residence of an Anglican rector.
Coordinate terms: vicarage, parsonage, manse (for both senses)
Source: Wiktionary
Rec"to*ry (-t*r), n.; pl. Rectories (-r. Etym: [Cf. OF. rectorie or rectorerie, LL. rectoria.]
1. The province of a rector; a parish church, parsonage, or spiritual living, with all its rights, tithes, and glebes.
2. A rector's mansion; a parsonage house.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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