In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NEWFANGLE
Etymology
Adjective
newfangle (comparative more newfangle, superlative most newfangle)
(obsolete) Eager for novelties; desirous of changing.
Verb
newfangle (third-person singular simple present newfangles, present participle newfangling, simple past and past participle newfangled)
(obsolete) To change by introducing novelties
Source: Wiktionary
New"fan`gle, a. Etym: [New + fangle.]
Definition: Eager for novelties; desirous of changing. [Obs.] So newfangel be they of their meat. Chaucer.
New"fan`gle, v. t.
Definition: To change by introducing novelties. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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