In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INTENDANCIES
Noun
intendancies
plural of intendancy
Source: Wiktionary
INTENDANCY
In*tend"an*cy, n.; pl. Intendancies. Etym: [Cf. F. intendance. See Intendant.]
1. The office or employment of an intendant.
2. A territorial district committed to the charge of an intendant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INTERSPERSION
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