In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
shiva, shivah, shibah
(noun) (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative; “the family is sitting shiva”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
shibah (plural shibahs)
Alternative spelling of shiva
Source: Wiktionary
29 March 2025
(adjective) without care or thought for others; “the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.