In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DETERMENTS
Noun
determents
plural of determent
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Source: Wiktionary
DETERMENT
De*ter"ment, n. Etym: [From Deter.]
Definition: The act of deterring; also, that which deters. Boyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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