In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXPOSTULATORY
Etymology
Adjective
expostulatory (comparative more expostulatory, superlative most expostulatory)
Of, characterized by, or exhibiting expostulation.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*pos"tu*la*to*ry, a.
Definition: Containing expostulation or remonstrance; as, an expostulatory discourse or letter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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