In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SEPARATISMS
Noun
separatisms
plural of separatism
Source: Wiktionary
SEPARATISM
Sep"a*ra*tism, n. Etym: [CF. F. séparatisme.]
Definition: The character or act of a separatist; disposition to withdraw from a church; the practice of so withdrawing.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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