In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ZOILEAN
Zo*il"e*an, a.
Definition: Having the characteristic of Zoilus, a bitter, envious, unjust critic, who lived about 270 years before Christ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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