In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KNEEJERK
Adjective
kneejerk (comparative more kneejerk, superlative most kneejerk)
Alternative spelling of knee-jerk
Noun
kneejerk (plural kneejerks)
Alternative spelling of knee-jerk
Source: Wiktionary
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