In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEHORTATIONS
Noun
dehortations
plural of dehortation
Source: Wiktionary
DEHORTATION
De`hor*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. dehortatio.]
Definition: Dissuasion; advice against something. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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