In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VENGEABLE
Etymology
Adjective
vengeable (comparative more vengeable, superlative most vengeable)
(obsolete) Vengeful.
(obsolete) Prompted by or characterised by revenge; severe, cruel.
Source: Wiktionary
Venge"a*ble, a.
Definition: Revengeful; deserving revenge. [Obs.] Spenser.
– Venge"a*bly, adv. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DISPERSION
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
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