In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PANOPLY
panoply
(noun) a complete and impressive array
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
panoply (plural panoplies)
A splendid display of something. [from 1829]
(by extension, historical) A collection or display of weaponry.
Ceremonial garments, complete with all accessories.
(historical) A complete set of armour. [from 1570s]
(by extension) Something that covers and protects.
(by extension) A broad or full range or complete set.
Verb
panoply (third-person singular simple present panoplies, present participle panoplying, simple past and past participle panoplied)
To fit out in a suit of armour
To array or bedeck
Source: Wiktionary
Pan"o*ply, n. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: Defensive armor in general; a full suit of defensive armor. Milton. We had need to take the Christian panoply, to put on the whole armor of God. Ray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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