In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INDECIMABLE
In*dec"i*ma*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + LL. decimare to tithe: cf. F. indécimable. See Decimate.]
Definition: Not decimable, or liable to be decimated; not liable to the payment of tithes. Cowell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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