In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HETERODOX
dissident, heretical, heterodox
(adjective) characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
heterodox (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from orthodoxy, or the norm, but not sufficiently different to be called heretical.
Antonyms
• orthodox
Source: Wiktionary
Het"er*o*dox, a. Etym: [Gr. hétérodoxe.]
1. Contrary to, or differing from, some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, the creed of a church, the decree of a council, and the like; not orthodox; heretical; -- said of opinions, doctrines, books, etc., esp. upon theological subjects. Raw and indigested, heterodox, preaching. Strype.
2. Holding heterodox opinions, or doctrines not orthodox; heretical;
– said of persons. Macaulay.
– Het"er*o*dox`ly, adv.
– Het"er*o*dox`ness, n.
Het"er*o*dox, n.
Definition: An opinion opposed to some accepted standard. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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