In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERSERVICE
Etymology
Verb
overservice (third-person singular simple present overservices, present participle overservicing, simple past and past participle overserviced)
(transitive) To provide with excessive service.
Noun
overservice (uncountable)
Act of overserving, especially serving alcohol to some who is intoxicated.
Source: Wiktionary
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