In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ADELANTADILLO
A`de*lan`ta*dil"lo, n. Etym: [Sp.]
Definition: A Spanish red wine made of the first ripe grapes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PUNGENCY
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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