In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
starets
(noun) a religious adviser (not necessarily a priest) in the Eastern Orthodox Church
Source: WordNet® 3.1
startsy
plural of starets
Source: Wiktionary
24 January 2025
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.