In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OXYPHENIC
Ox`y*phe"nic, a. Etym: [Oxy- (b) + phenol.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, the phenol formerly called oxyphenic acid, and now oxyphenol and pyrocatechin. See Pyrocatechin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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