In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOKE
Etymology
Noun
soke (plural sokes)
(obsolete) Any of several medieval rights, either to hold a court, or to receive fines.
(obsolete) A district under a particular jurisdiction.
Anagrams
• EKOs, Keos, okes, skeo
Source: Wiktionary
Soke, n.
1. (Eng. Law)
Definition: See Soc.
2. One of the small territorial divisions into which Lincolnshire, England, is divided.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
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