In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FEBRIFACIENTS
Noun
febrifacients
plural of febrifacient
Source: Wiktionary
FEBRIFACIENT
Feb`ri*fa"cient, a. Etym: [L. febris fever + faciens, p.pr. of facere to make.]
Definition: Febrific. Dunglison.
– n.
Definition: That which causes fever. Beddoes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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