In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REVINDICATE
Etymology
Verb
revindicate (third-person singular simple present revindicates, present participle revindicating, simple past and past participle revindicated)
(transitive) To vindicate again; to reclaim; to demand and take back.
to revindicate a right, claim or title
Source: Wiktionary
Re*vin"di*cate, v. t. Etym: [Pref. re- + vindicate. Cf. Revindicate, Revenge.]
Definition: To vindicate again; to reclaim; to demand and take back. Mitford.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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