In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIGAMY
Etymology
Noun
digamy (plural digamies)
A second marriage (as after the death or divorce of a spouse)
Synonyms
• digamism
• deuterogamy
Source: Wiktionary
Dig"a*my, n. Etym: [Gr. Bigamy.]
Definition: Act, or state, of being twice married; deuterogamy. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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