In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DEMURRAL
demur, demurral, demurrer
(noun) (law) a formal objection to an opponent’s pleadings
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
demurral (plural demurrals)
The act of demurring.
(legal) A formal objection.
Synonyms
• (act of demurring: suspending proceedings): hiatus, moratorium, recess; see also pause
• (act of demurring: putting off): deferral, procrastination; see also deferment
Source: Wiktionary
De*mur"ral, n.
Definition: Demur; delay in acting or deciding. The same causes of demurral existed which prevented British troops from assisting in the expulsion of the French from Rome. Southey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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