In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REBUCOUS
Re*bu"cous, a.
Definition: Rebuking. [Obs.] She gave unto him many rebucous words. Fabyan.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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