In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEMULCE
De*mulce", v. t. Etym: [L. demulcere; de- + mulcere to stroke, soothe.]
Definition: To soothe; to mollify; to pacify; to soften. [R.] Sir T. Elyot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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