In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBDUAL
Etymology
Noun
subdual (countable and uncountable, plural subduals)
An act of subduing; a successful defeat.
Source: Wiktionary
Sub*du"al, n.
Definition: Act of subduing. Bp. Warburton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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