In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CASUISTS
Noun
casuists
plural of casuist
Source: Wiktionary
CASUIST
Cas"u*ist, n. Etym: [L. casus fall, case; cf. F. casuiste. See Casual.]
Definition: One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. The judment of any casuist or learned divine concerning the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give him confidence. South.
Cas"u*ist, v. i.
Definition: To play the casuist. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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