In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MIDWINTERS
Noun
midwinters
plural of midwinter
Source: Wiktionary
MIDWINTER
Mid"win`ter, n. Etym: [AS. midwinter.]
Definition: The middle of winter. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RECREANT
(adjective) having deserted a cause or principle; “some provinces had proved recreant”; “renegade supporters of the usurper”
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