In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PECCABLE
peccable, peccant
(adjective) liable to sin; “a frail and peccable mortal”- Sir Walter Scott
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
peccable
Liable to sin; subject to transgress the divine law.
Source: Wiktionary
Pec"ca*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. peccable. See Peccant.]
Definition: Liable to sin; subject to transgress the divine law. "A frail and peccable mortal." Sir W. Scott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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