In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ARVICOLE
Etymology
Noun
arvicole (plural arvicoles)
(zoology, dated) field mouse (US, Canada), vole
Source: Wiktionary
Ar"vi*cole, n. Etym: [L. arvum field + colere to inhabit.] (Zoƶl.)
Definition: A mouse of the genus Arvicola; the meadow mouse. There are many species.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ACRIMONIOUS
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; āan acrimonious disputeā; ābitter about the divorceā
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