In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABLEGATES
Noun
ablegates
plural of ablegate
Verb
ablegates
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ablegate
Anagrams
• stageable
Source: Wiktionary
ABLEGATE
Ab"le*gate, v. t. Etym: [L. ablegatus, p. p. of ablegare; ab + legare to send with a commission. See Legate.]
Definition: To send abroad. [Obs.] Bailey.
Ab"le*gate, n. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: A representative of the pope charged with important commissions in foreign countries, one of his duties being to bring to a newly named cardinal his insignia of office.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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