In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SERGEANTRY
Ser"geant*ry, n. Etym: [CF. OF. sergenteric.]
Definition: See Sergeanty. [R.] [Written also serjeantry.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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