In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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FAINEANCY
Fai"ne*ance, Fai"ne*an*cy, n. [Cf. OF. faineance. See Fainéant.]
Definition: Do-nothingness; inactivity; indolence.
The mask of sneering faineance was gone. C. Kingsley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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