In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACESCENCY
Noun
acescency (uncountable)
Alternative form of acescence
Source: Wiktionary
A*ces"cence, A*ces"cen*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. acescence. See Acescent.]
Definition: The quality of being acescent; the process of acetous fermentation; a moderate degree of sourness. Johnson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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