In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LEGISLATRIX
Leg"is*la`tress, Leg"is*la`trix, n.
Definition: A woman who makes laws. Shaftesbury.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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