In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IMPIGNORATION
Etymology
Noun
impignoration (plural impignorations)
(obsolete) The act of pawning or pledging; the state of being pawned.
Source: Wiktionary
Im*pig`no*ra"tion, n. Etym: [LL. impignoratio: cf. F. impignoration.]
Definition: The act of pawning or pledging; the state of being pawned. [Obs.] Bailey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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