In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MORBIFICAL
Mor*bif"ic, Mor*bif"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. morbus disease + -ficare (in comp.) to make: cf. F. morbifique. See -fy.]
Definition: Causing disease; generating a sickly state; as, a morbific matter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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