In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VESPERS
vespers, evensong
(noun) the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
vespers (uncountable)
(Christianity) The sixth of the seven canonical hours
Noun
vespers
plural of vesper
Proper noun
Vespers
(Christianity) A Christian service held in the late afternoon or early evening; evensong
Source: Wiktionary
Ves"pers, n.; pl. Etym: [OF. vespres, F. vêpres, LL. vesperae, fr. L. vespera evening. See Vesper, n.] (R. C. Ch.) (a) One of the little hours of the Breviary. (b) The evening song or service. Sicilian vespers. See under Sicilian, a.
VESPER
Ves"per, n. Etym: [L., the evening, the evening star, the west; akin to Gr. west. Cf. Hesperian, Vespers.]
Definition: The evening star; Hesper; Venus, when seen after sunset; hence, the evening. Shak.
Ves"per, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the evening, or to the service of vespers; as, a vesper hymn; vesper bells. Vesper sparrow, the grass finch. See under Grass.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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