In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VERREL
Noun
verrel (plural verrels)
(obsolete) A ferrule.
Source: Wiktionary
Ver"rel, n.
Definition: See Ferrule. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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