In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SHOPBOARD
Etymology
Noun
shopboard (plural shopboards)
(now, historical) A tradesman's counter or table where goods for sale are displayed. [from 16th c.]
(now, historical) A workbench or platform on which a tradesman, especially a tailor, sits to work. [from 16th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Shop"board`, n.
Definition: A bench or board on which work is performed; a workbench. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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