In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUANDARIES
Noun
quandaries
plural of quandary
Source: Wiktionary
QUANDARY
Quan"da*ry, n.; pl. Quandaries. Etym: [Prob. fr. OE. wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandræedhi difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.]
Definition: A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.
Quan"da*ry, v. t.
Definition: To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.] Otway.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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