In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PUTRILAGE
Pu"tri*lage, n. Etym: [F. putrilage, L. putrilago putrefaction.]
Definition: That which is undergoing putrefaction; the products of putrefaction.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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