In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CAMARADERIE
chumminess, camaraderie, comradeliness, comradery, comradeship
(noun) the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
camaraderie (countable and uncountable, plural camaraderies)
Close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.
A spirit of familiarity and closeness
Synonyms
• chumminess
• comradery
• comradeship
• comradeliness
• team spirit
Source: Wiktionary
Ca`ma`ra`de*rie", n. [F. See Comrade.]
Definition: Comradeship and loyalty.
The spirit of camaraderie is strong among these riders of the plains. W. A. Fraser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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