In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TERRETENANT
Terre"-ten`ant, n. Etym: [F. terre earth, land + tenant, p.pr. of tenir to hold.] (Law)
Definition: One who has the actual possession of land; the occupant. [Written also ter-tenant.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNSEASONED
(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”
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