In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COMPLICE
Etymology
Noun
complice (plural complices)
(obsolete) An accomplice; a supporter.
Source: Wiktionary
Com"plice, n.; pl. Complices. Etym: [F., fr. L. complex, -plicis, closely connected with one, confederate. See Complicate, and cf. Accomplice.]
Definition: An accomplice. [Obs.] To quell the rebels and their complices. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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