In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VACCINA
vaccinia, vaccina, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia, variola vaccina
(noun) a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
vaccina (uncountable)
Alternative form of vaccinia (“cowpox”)
Source: Wiktionary
Vac*ci"na, n. Etym: [NL.] (Med.)
Definition: Vaccinia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FOOTING
(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”
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