In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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Noun
abbreviatures
plural of abbreviature
Source: Wiktionary
ABBREVIATURE
Ab*bre"vi*a*ture, n.
1. An abbreviation; an abbreviated state or form. [Obs.]
2. An abridgment; a compendium or abstract. This is an excellent abbreviature of the whole duty of a Christian. Jer. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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