In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMBLAZONRY
Etymology
Noun
emblazonry (plural emblazonries)
Something emblazoned; a heraldic pattern.
Source: Wiktionary
Em*bla"zon*ry, n.; pl. Emblazonries (.
Definition: The act or art of an emblazoner; heraldic or ornamental decoration, as pictures or figures on shields, standards, etc.; emblazonment. Thine ancient standard's rich emblazonry. Trench.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
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