In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TESTATES
Noun
testates
plural of testate
Source: Wiktionary
TESTATE
Tes"tate, a. Etym: [L. testatus, p.p. of testari. See Testament.] (Law)
Definition: Having made and left a will; as, a person is said to die testate. Ayliffe.
Tes"tate, n. (Law)
Definition: One who leaves a valid will at death; a testate person. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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