In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EQUIRADICAL
E`qui*rad"i*cal a. Etym: [Equi- + radical.]
Definition: Equally radical. [R.] Coleridge.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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