In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRISULC
Tri"sulc, n. Etym: [L. trisulcus; tri- (see Tri-) + sulcus a furrow.]
Definition: Something having three forks or prongs, as a trident. [Obs.] "Jupiter's trisulc." Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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