In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MIDINETTE
midinette
(noun) a Parisian salesgirl
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
midinette (plural midinettes)
A female salesperson, a shopgirl, especially in Paris; a vacuous but fashionable young woman.
A type of miniature climbing rose.
Source: Wiktionary
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AGITATION
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
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