In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLYCARP
Polycarp, Saint Polycarp, St. Polycarp
(noun) Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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ALLERGIC
(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”
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