In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MADJOUN
Mad"joun, n. Etym: [Hind., fr. Ar. ma'j.]
Definition: An intoxicating confection from the hemp plant; -- used by the Turks and Hindoos. [Written also majoun.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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