In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RIOTISE
Etymology
Noun
riotise (uncountable)
(archaic) Wild excess; revelry, riotousness. [from 16th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Ri"ot*ise, n.
Definition: Excess; tumult; revelry. [Obs.] His life he led in lawless riotise. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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