In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PISCINAL
Adjective
piscinal (not comparable)
Relating to a fishpond.
Source: Wiktionary
Pis"ci*nal, a. Etym: [L. piscinalis: cf. F. piscinal.]
Definition: Belonging to a fishpond or a piscina.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RECREANT
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