In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SATURDAY
Saturday, Sabbatum, Sat
(noun) the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Sat"ur*day (; 48), n. Etym: [OE. Saterday, AS. Sæterdæg, Sæterndæg, Sæternesdæg, literally, Saturn's day, fr. L. Saturnus Saturn + AS. dæg day; cf. L. dies Saturni.]
Definition: The seventh or last day of the week; the day following Friday and preceding Sunday.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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