In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POSTFINE
Post"-fine`, n. Etym: [Pref. post- + fine.] (O. Eng. Law)
Definition: A duty paid to the king by the cognizee in a fine of lands, when the same was fully passed; -- called also the king's silver.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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