In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROLETARIATE
Noun
proletariate (plural proletariates)
Alternative spelling of proletariat
Source: Wiktionary
Prol`e*ta"ri*ate, n.
Definition: The lower classes; beggars. "The Italian proletariate." J. A. Symonds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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