In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NANISMS
Noun
nanisms
plural of nanism
Source: Wiktionary
NANISM
Na"nism, n. [Gr. + -ism: cf. F. nanisme.]
Definition: The condition of being abnormally small in stature; dwarfishness; -- opposed to gigantism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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