In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VOE
Etymology
Noun
voe (plural voes)
(British) A narrow sea inlet, particularly in the Shetland Islands, similar to a fjord.
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• OEV
Source: Wiktionary
Voe, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel ver sea, vöar a fenced-in landing place.]
Definition: An inlet, bay, or creek; -- so called in the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Jamieson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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