In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DECURSION
Etymology
Noun
decursion (plural decursions)
(obsolete) A flowing.
(obsolete) A hostile incursion.
Anagrams
• coinsured, decurions, insourced
Source: Wiktionary
De*cur"sion, n. Etym: [L. decursio, fr. decurrere. See Decurrent.]
Definition: A flowing; also, a hostile incursion. [Obs.] Sir M. Hale.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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