In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ESOTERICISM
Etymology
Noun
esotericism (countable and uncountable, plural esotericisms)
The tendency to promote or desire the esoteric.
Doctrines or practices of esoteric knowledge.
Source: Wiktionary
Es`o*ter"i*cism, n.
Definition: Esoteric doctrine or principles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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