In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SOTHIS
Sirius, Dog Star, Canicula, Sothis
(noun) the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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MODEST
(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”
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