In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXCLAVE
Etymology
Noun
exclave (plural exclaves)
A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part
(medicine, rare) A detached part of an organ, as of the pancreas, thyroid, or other gland.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*clave", n. Etym: [Formed fr. enclave by substitution of ex- for en-]
Definition: A portion of a country which is separated from the main part and surrounded by politically alien territory. [Recent.]
Note: The same territory is an enclave in respect to the surrounding country and an exclave with respect to the country to which it is politically attached.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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