In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISGUISEMENT
Etymology
Noun
disguisement (countable and uncountable, plural disguisements)
disguise (deceptive appearance)
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*guise"ment, n.
Definition: Disguise. [R.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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