In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CESSOR
Ces"sor, n. Etym: [From Cess, v. i. Cf. Cesser.] (Law)
Definition: One who neglects, for two years, to perform the service by which he holds lands, so that he incurs the danger of the writ of cessavit. See Cessavit. Cowell.
Ces"sor, n. Etym: [From Cess, v. t.]
Definition: An assessor. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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