In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOVERNAIL
Gov"ern*al, Gov"ern*ail (, n. Etym: [Cf. F. gouvernail helm, rudder, L. gubernaculum.]
Definition: Management; mastery. [Obs.] Chaucer. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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