In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONSPURCATION
Etymology
Noun
conspurcation (usually uncountable, plural conspurcations)
(obsolete) defilement
Source: Wiktionary
Con`spur*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. conspurcare, -spuratum, to defile.]
Definition: This act of defiling; defilement; pollution. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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