In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUEDETTE
Etymology
Noun
suedette (usually uncountable, plural suedettes)
A fabric, made from cotton or rayon, that has the texture of suede.
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SYNCRETISM
(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
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