In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SCOTOGRAPH
Scot"o*graph, n. Etym: [Gr. sko`tos darkness + -graph.]
Definition: An instrument for writing in the dark, or without seeing. Maunder.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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