In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AFTERMARKET
Etymology
Noun
aftermarket (plural aftermarkets)
(business) The market for further goods and services, such as replacement parts and accessories, subsequent to the sale of a product such as an automobile or computer.
(business) The industry that serves that market.
(finance) Trading activity in a security immediately following its initial offering to the public.
Antonyms
• (business): OEM
Verb
aftermarket (third-person singular simple present aftermarkets, present participle aftermarketing, simple past and past participle aftermarketed)
(business) To sell goods or services in the aftermarket.
Source: Wiktionary
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