In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISMISSALS
Noun
dismissals
plural of dismissal
Source: Wiktionary
DISMISSAL
Dis*miss"al, n.
Definition: Dismission; discharge. Officeholders were commanded faithfully to enforce it, upon pain of immediate dismissal. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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