In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PECUNIARY
monetary, pecuniary
(adjective) relating to or involving money; “monetary rewards”; “he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
pecuniary (not comparable)
Of, or relating to, money; monetary, financial.
Source: Wiktionary
Pe*cun"ia*ry, a. Etym: [L. pecuniarius, fr. pecunia money, orig., property in cattle, fr. pecus cattle: cf. F. pécuniaire. See Fee, and cf. Peculiar.]
1. Relating to money; monetary; as, a pecuniary penalty; a pecuniary reward. Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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