In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DOWNTROD
Etymology
Verb
downtrod (third-person singular simple present downtrods, present participle downtrodding, simple past downtrod, past participle downtrodden)
oppress, suppress, exploit, persecute, step down on; put down; denigrate, subjugate
Adjective
downtrod (comparative more downtrod, superlative most downtrod)
(archaic or poetic) downtrodden; abused by superior power
Source: Wiktionary
Down"trod`, Down"trod`den, a.
Definition: Trodden down; trampled down; abused by superior power. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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