In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PURISTIC
Etymology
Adjective
puristic (comparative more puristic, superlative most puristic)
Of, or relating to purism or purists.
Synonym: purist
Source: Wiktionary
Pu*ris"tic, Pu*ris"tic*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to purists or purism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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