In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POMPEY
Portsmouth, Pompey
(noun) a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain’s major naval base
Pompey, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great
(noun) Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Proper noun
Pompey
a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic
Etymology 2
Proper noun
Pompey
(slang) The city of Portsmouth.
(slang, soccer) Portsmouth Football Club.
Source: Wiktionary
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DESIRABLE
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
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