In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EFFOSSION
Ef*fos"sion, n. Etym: [L. effossio. See Effodient.]
Definition: A digging out or up. [R.] "The effossion of coins." Arbuthnot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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