In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BARONETAGE
baronetage
(noun) the state of a baronet
baronetage
(noun) the collective body of baronets
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
baronetage (countable and uncountable, plural baronetages)
baronets collectively
The rank of a baronet
Source: Wiktionary
Bar"on*et*age, n.
1. State or rank of a baronet.
2. The collective body of baronets.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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