In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COEVALS
coevals, contemporaries, generation
(noun) all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
coevals
plural of coeval
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• alcoves
Source: Wiktionary
COEVAL
Co*e"val, a. Etym: [L. coaevus; co- + aevum lifetime, age. See Age, n.]
Definition: Of the same age; existing during the same period of time, especially time long and remote; -- usually followed by with. Silence! coeval with eternity! Pope. Oaks coeval spread a mournful shade. Cowper.
Co*e"val, n.
Definition: One of the same age; a contemporary. As if it were not enough to have outdone all your coevals in wit. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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