In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HASIDIM
Hasidim, Hassidim, Hasidism, Chasidim, Chassidim
(noun) a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly
HASID
Hasid, Hassid, Chasid, Chassid
(noun) a member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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AMATORY
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
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