In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALDERMANRY
Etymology
Noun
aldermanry (countable and uncountable, plural aldermanries)
(uncountable) the rank or status of an alderman
(countable) the district in which an alderman serves
Anagrams
• Marylander
Source: Wiktionary
Al"der*man*ry, n.
1. The district or ward of an alderman.
2. The office or rank of an alderman. [R.] B. Jonson.
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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