In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MARCHLAND
borderland, border district, march, marchland
(noun) district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area; “the Welsh marches between England and Wales”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
marchland (plural marchlands)
(history) Land comprising the marches of a territory; borderland.
Source: Wiktionary
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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