In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOURMANDISE
Etymology 1
Verb
gourmandise (third-person singular simple present gourmandises, present participle gourmandising, simple past and past participle gourmandised)
To eat food in a gluttonous manner; to gorge; to make a pig of oneself.
Synonyms
• guttle
Etymology 2
Noun
gourmandise (uncountable)
gluttony
Source: Wiktionary
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