In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASMONEAN
As`mo*ne"an, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the patriotic Jewish family to which the Maccabees belonged; Maccabean; as, the Asmonean dynasty. [Written also Asmonæan.]
As`mo*ne"an, n.
Definition: One of the Asmonean family. The Asmoneans were leaders and rulers of the Jews from 168 to 35 b. c.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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