In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABSTINENCIES
Noun
abstinencies
plural of abstinency
Source: Wiktionary
ABSTINENCY
Ab"sti*nen*cy, n.
Definition: Abstinence. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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