In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOPHISTICATIONS
Noun
sophistications
plural of sophistication
Source: Wiktionary
SOPHISTICATION
So*phis`ti*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. LL. sophisticatio, F. sophistication.]
Definition: The act of sophisticating; adulteration; as, the sophistication of drugs. Boyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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