In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PALESTINE
Palestine, Canaan, Holy Land, Promised Land
(noun) an ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism
Palestine
(noun) a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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PARSIMONIOUS
(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; āparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā; ālived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā
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