In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOMARIST
Go"mar*ist, Go"mar*ite, n. (Eccl.-Hist.)
Definition: One of the followers of Francis Gomar or Gomarus, a Dutch disciple of Calvin in the 17th century, who strongly opposed the Arminians.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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