In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBTERRENES
Noun
subterrenes
plural of subterrene
Source: Wiktionary
SUBTERRENE
Sub`ter*rene", a. Etym: [L. subterrenus, equiv. to subterraneus.]
Definition: Subterraneous. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RECREANT
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