In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NIGHTTIME
night, nighttime, dark
(noun) the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nighttime (countable and uncountable, plural nighttimes)
The hours of darkness between sunset and sunrise; the night.
Synonyms
• nightertale, nighttide; see also nighttime
Antonyms
• day, daytime; see also daytime
Adjective
nighttime (not comparable)
Pertaining to nighttime; appropriate to the night.
Happening during the night.
Synonyms
• (pertaining to nighttime): night
• (happening during the night): night, nocturnal
Antonyms
• (pertaining to nighttime): day, daytime
• (happening during the night): daytime, diurnal
Source: Wiktionary
Night"time`, n.
Definition: The time from dusk to dawn; -- opposed to Ant: daytime.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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