In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TABIFICAL
Ta*bif"ic, Ta*bif"ic*al, a. [Tabes + L. facere to make.] (Med.)
Definition: Producing tabes; wasting; tabefying.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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