In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IDIOTICONS
Noun
idioticons
plural of idioticon
Source: Wiktionary
IDIOTICON
Id`i*ot"i*con, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Idiot.]
Definition: A dictionary of a peculiar dialect, or of the words and phrases peculiar to one part of a country; a glossary.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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