In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TANNERIES
Noun
tanneries
plural of tannery
Anagrams
• in earnest
Source: Wiktionary
TANNERY
Tan"ner*y, n.; pl. Tanneries. Etym: [Cf. F. tannerie.]
1. A place where the work of tanning is carried on.
2. The art or process of tanning. [R.] Carlyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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