In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHAFEWAX
Chafe"wax`, or Chaff"wax`, n. (Eng. Law)
Definition: Formerly a chancery officer who fitted wax for sealing writs and other documents.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SOLICITOUSLY
(adverb) in a concerned and solicitous manner; “‘Don’t you feel well?’ his mother asked solicitously”
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