In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXCERP
Ex*cerp", v. t. Etym: [L. excerpere, excerptum; ex out + carpere to pick, gather. See Harvest, and cf. Scarce, a.]
Definition: To pick out. [Obs.] Hales.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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