In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ESNECY
Etymology
Noun
esnecy (uncountable)
(UK, legal, obsolete or historical) A prerogative given to the eldest coparcener (or whomever of the coparceners is so entitled by a court) to choose first after an inheritance is divided.
Anagrams
• sceney
Source: Wiktionary
Es"ne*cy, n. Etym: [See Eigne.] (Eng. Law)
Definition: A prerogative given to the eldest coparcener to choose first after an inheritance is divide. Mozley & W.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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