In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PUSEYISM
Tractarianism, Puseyism
(noun) principles of the founders of the Oxford movement as expounded in pamphlets called ‘Tracts for the Times’
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pu"sey*ism, n. (Ch. of Eng.)
Definition: The principles of Dr. Pusey and others at Oxford, England, as exhibited in various publications, esp. in a series which appeared from 1833 to 1841, designated " Tracts for the Times;" tractarianism. See Tractarianism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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