In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MINIMENTS
Noun
miniments
plural of miniment
Source: Wiktionary
MINIMENT
Min"i*ment, n. Etym: [Prob. corrupt. of moniment.]
Definition: A trifle; a trinket; a token. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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