In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RANCOUR
resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour
(noun) a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rancour (countable and uncountable, plural rancours)
British and Canadian alternative spelling of rancor
Source: Wiktionary
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HYPERICISM
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