In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SUPERSTRUCTIONS
Noun
superstructions
plural of superstruction
Source: Wiktionary
SUPERSTRUCTION
Su`per*struc"tion, n.
1. The act of superstructing, or building upon.
2. That which id superstructed, or built upon some foundation; an edifice; a superstructure. My own profession hath taught me not to erect new superstructions upon an old ruin. Denham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LOSE
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