In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBACTION
Etymology 1
Noun
subaction (plural subactions)
(obsolete) The act of reducing to any state, as of mixing two bodies completely.
Etymology 2
Noun
subaction (plural subactions)
An action that makes up part of a more complex action.
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Source: Wiktionary
Sub*ac"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. L. subactio a working up, discipline.]
Definition: The act of reducing to any state, as of mixing two bodies combletely. [Obs.] Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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