In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EVACUANTS
Noun
evacuants
plural of evacuant
Source: Wiktionary
EVACUANT
E*vac"u*ant, a. Etym: [L.evacuans, -antis, p. pr. of evacuare: cf. F. évacuant.]
Definition: Emptying; evacuative; purgative; cathartic.
– n. (Med.)
Definition: A purgative or cathartic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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