In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VIRGO
Virgo, Virgo the Virgin, Virgin
(noun) the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22
Virgo
(noun) a large zodiacal constellation on the equator; between Leo and Libra
Virgo, Virgin
(noun) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Vir"go, n. Etym: [L. virgo a virgin, the constellation Virgo in the zodiac. See Virgin.] (Astron.) (a) A sign of the zodiac which the sun enters about the 21st of August, marked thus [ (b) A constellation of the zodiac, now occupying chiefly the sign Libra, and containing the bright star Spica.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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