In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SWINGISM
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Noun
Swingism (uncountable)
(historical) Opposition by agricultural labourers to new machinery that could put them out of work.
Source: Wiktionary
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