In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
dirigismes
plural of dirigisme
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5 April 2025
(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.