In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QUINQUESYLLABLE
Quin"que*syl`la*ble, n. Etym: [Quinque- + syllable.]
Definition: A word of five syllables.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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