In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EIDOLON
Etymology
Noun
eidolon (plural eidola or eidolons)
An image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality.
A phantom, a ghost or elusive entity.
Source: Wiktionary
Ei*do"lon, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Idol.]
Definition: An image or representation; a form; a phantom; an apparition. Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DIRECTIONALITY
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