In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIORTHOSIS
Etymology
From Greek διορθώσις (rectification), from διορθόω (to set right) from ορθός (straight).
Noun
diorthosis (plural diorthoses)
(obsolete) The act of setting a fracture or dislocation.
A critical revision of a text.
Source: Wiktionary
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