In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUBUNDATION
Sub`un*da"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. sub- + L. unda a wave.]
Definition: A flood; a deluge. [Obs.] Huloet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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NEGLECT
(verb) leave undone or leave out; “How could I miss that typo?”; “The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten”
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