In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DAUBERIES
Noun
dauberies
plural of daubery
Source: Wiktionary
DAUBERY
Daub"er*y, or Daub"ry, n.
Definition: A daubing; specious coloring; false pretenses. She works by charms, by spells, by the figure, and such daubery as this is. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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