In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VAGANCY
Va"gan*cy, n. Etym: [From L. vagans, p. pr. See Vagantes.]
Definition: A wandering; vagrancy. [Obs.] A thousand vagancies of glory and desight. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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