In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MARONITE
Mar"o*nite, n.; pl. Maronites (. (Eccl. Hist.)
Definition: One of a body of nominal Christians, who speak the Arabic language, and reside on Mount Lebanon and in different parts of Syria. They take their name from one Maron of the 6th century.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
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