In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OSSIANIC
Os`si*an"ic, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to, or characteristic of, Ossian, a legendary Erse or Celtic bard. The compositions might be fairly classed as Ossianic. G. Eliot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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