In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PURGAMENT
Pur"ga*ment, n. Etym: [L. purgamentum offscourings, washings, expiatory sacrifice. See Purge.]
1. That which is excreted; excretion. [Obs.]
2. (Med.)
Definition: A cathartic; a purgative. [Obs.] Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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