In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AFFRIGHTMENTS
AFFRIGHTMENT
Af*fright"ment, n.
Definition: Affright; the state of being frightened; sudden fear or alarm. [Archaic] Passionate words or blows . . . fill the child's mind with terror and affrightment. Locke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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