In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISSUASIVES
Noun
dissuasives
plural of dissuasive
Source: Wiktionary
DISSUASIVE
Dis*sua"sive, a.
Definition: Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice.
– n.
Definition: A dissuasive argument or counsel; dissuasion; dehortation. Prynne.
– Dis*sua"sive*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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