In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AFORETHOUGHT
Etymology
Adjective
aforethought (not comparable)
(postpositive) Premeditated; planned ahead of time.
Synonyms
• (premeditated): planned, premeditated
Source: Wiktionary
A*fore"thought`, a.
Definition: Premeditated; prepense; previously in mind; designed; as, malice aforethought, which is required to constitute murder. Bouvier.
A*fore"thought`, n.
Definition: Premeditation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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