In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SERGEANCY
Etymology
Noun
sergeancy (plural sergeancies)
The rank or office of a sergeant; sergeantship.
Source: Wiktionary
Ser"gean*cy, n.; pl. Sergeancies. Etym: [Cf. Sergeanty.]
Definition: The office of a sergeant; sergeantship. [Written also serjeancy.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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