In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASCRIPTITIOUS
As`crip*ti"tious, a. Etym: [L. ascriptitius, fr. ascribere.]
1. Ascribed.
2. Added; additional. [Obs.] An ascriptitious and supernumerary God. Farindon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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