In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
UVULITIS
uvulitis
(noun) inflammation of the uvula
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
uvulitis (uncountable)
inflammation of the uvula
Source: Wiktionary
U`vu*li"tis, n. [NL. See Uvula, and -itis.] (Med.)
Definition: Inflammation of the uvula.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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