In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TORCHIERE
Etymology
Noun
torchiere (plural torchieres)
A floor lamp with a bowl on top for reflecting light upwards.
A large ornamental candelabrum.
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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