In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOREHONS
SOREHON
Sore"hon, n. Etym: [Corrupted from sojourn, Scot. soirne, sorn.]
Definition: Formerly, in Ireland, a kind of servile tenure which subjected the tenant to maintain his chieftain gratuitously whenever he wished to indulge in a revel. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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