In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DITIONARY
Di"tion*a*ry, a.
Definition: Under rule; subject; tributary. [Obs.] Chapman.
Di"tion*a*ry, n.
Definition: A subject; a tributary. [Obs.] Eden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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