In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROCINCTS
PROCINCT
Pro*cinct" n. Etym: [L. procinctus, fr. procingere, procinctum, to gird up.]
Definition: A state of complete readiness for action. [Obs.] "War in procinct." Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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