In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACCUSANTS
Noun
accusants
plural of accusant
Source: Wiktionary
ACCUSANT
Ac*cus"ant, n. Etym: [L. accusans, p. pr. of accusare: cf. F. accusant.]
Definition: An accuser. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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