In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FUMIGATION
fumigation
(noun) the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
fumigation (countable and uncountable, plural fumigations)
The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.
Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.
Source: Wiktionary
Fum`iga"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. fumigation.]
1. The act of fumigating, or applying smoke or vapor, as for disinfection.
2. Vapor raised in the process of fumigating.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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