In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RECTRESS
Etymology
Noun
rectress (plural rectresses)
Alternative form of rectoress
Source: Wiktionary
Rec"tress (rk"trs), n.
Definition: A rectoress. B. Jonson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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