In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REFOUNDER
Etymology
Noun
refounder (plural refounders)
One who refounds.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*found"er (-r), n.
Definition: One who refounds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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