In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COLLOQUIALISM
colloquialism
(noun) a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
colloquialism (plural colloquialisms)
A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
Colloquial style of speaking.
Source: Wiktionary
Col*lo"qui*al*ism, n.
Definition: A colloquial expression, not employed in formal discourse or writing.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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