In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MOGHUL
Mogul, Moghul
(noun) a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
Moghul (plural Moghuls)
A head of the Mongolian dynasty founded by Zahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammed Bābur (1483-1530) which controlled large parts of southern Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
(now historical) A Mongol or Mongolian, especially a member or follower of the Moghul dynasty.
An important or successful person; a magnate. (Now usually as mogul.)
Adjective
Moghul (not comparable)
Relating to the Mughal Empire
Source: Wiktionary
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RIGHT
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
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