In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONSTUPRATIONS
Noun
constuprations
plural of constupration
Source: Wiktionary
CONSTUPRATION
Con`stu*pra"tion, n.
Definition: The act of ravishing; violation; defilement. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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