In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EQUITES
Noun
equites
plural of eques
Source: Wiktionary
Eq"ui*tes n. pl Etym: [L., pl. of eques a horseman.] (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: An order of knights holding a middle place between the senate and the commonalty; members of the Roman equestrian order.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MOTIVE
(adjective) impelling to action; “it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function”- Arthur Pap; “motive pleas”; “motivating arguments”
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