In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JACOBEAN
Jacobean
(adjective) of or relating to James I or his reign or times; “Jacobean writers”
Jacobean
(noun) any distinguished personage during the reign of James I
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ja*co"be*an, Ja*co"bi*an, a. Etym: [From L. Jacobus James. See 2d Jack.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a style of architecture and decoration in the time of James the First, of England. "A Jacobean table." C. L. Eastlake.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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