In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABBATIAL
abbatial
(adjective) of or having to do with or belonging to an abbey or abbot, or abbess
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
abbatial (comparative more abbatial, superlative most abbatial)
Belonging to, relating to, or pertaining to an abbey, abbot, or abbess. [Late 17th century.]
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*ba"tial, a. Etym: [LL. abbatialis : cf. F. abbatial.]
Definition: Belonging to an abbey; as, abbatial rights.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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