In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VITUPERATIONS
Noun
vituperations
plural of vituperation
Source: Wiktionary
VITUPERATION
Vi*tu`per*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. vituperatio: cf. OF. vituperation. See Vituperate.]
Definition: The act of vituperating; abuse; severe censure; blame. When a man becomes untractable and inaccessible by fierceness and pride, then vituperation comes upon him. Donne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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