In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISENCHANTMENTS
Noun
disenchantments
plural of disenchantment
Source: Wiktionary
DISENCHANTMENT
Dis`en*chant"ment, n. Etym: [Pref. dis- + enchantment: cf. F. désenchantement.]
Definition: The act of disenchanting, or state of being disenchanted. Shelton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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