In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FRATRAGE
Fra"trage ( or ; 48), n. Etym: [L. frater a brother.] (Law)
Definition: A sharing among brothers, or brothers' kin. [Obs.] Crabb.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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