In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DECRIAL
Etymology
Noun
decrial (countable and uncountable, plural decrials)
a crying down
clamorous condemnation
Anagrams
• Cardiel, radicel, radicle
Source: Wiktionary
De*cri"al, n. Etym: [See Decry.]
Definition: A crying down; a clamorous censure; condemnation by censure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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