In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STENOPAEIC
Etymology
Adjective
stenopaeic (not comparable)
(optics) Pertaining to a narrow opening or slit in an opaque barrier that restricts the light which reaches the eye.
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BEAR
(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”
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