In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPENCE
Etymology
Noun
spence (plural spences)
(UK, dialect, dated) A buttery or pantry
Anagrams
• pences
Proper noun
Spence
Short form of the male given name Spencer.
A surname.
Anagrams
• pences
Source: Wiktionary
Spence, n. Etym: [OF. despense, F. dépense, buffet, buttery, fr. OF. despendre to spend, distribute, L. dispendere, dispensum. See Dispense, Spend.]
1. A place where provisions are kept; a buttery; a larder; a pantry. Chiefly Brit. dial. [MW10] In . . . his spence, or "pantry" were hung the carcasses of a sheep or ewe, and two cows lately slaughtered. Sir W. Scott. Bluff Harry broke into the spence, And turned the cowls adrift. Tennyson.
2. The inner apartment of a country house; also, the place where the family sit and eat. [Scot.] Jamieson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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