In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CAVILLATION
Etymology
Noun
cavillation (plural cavillations)
The act of cavilling.
Anagrams
• vacillation
Source: Wiktionary
Cav`il*la"tion, n.Etym: [F. cavillation, L. cavillatio.]
Definition: Frivolous or sophistical objection. [Obs.] Hooker.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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