In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AEROMECHANICS
aeromechanics, aerodynamics
(noun) the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
aeromechanics (uncountable)
(physics) The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases; it comprises aerostatics and aerodynamics
Etymology 2
Noun
aeromechanics
plural of aeromechanic
Source: Wiktionary
A`ër*o*me*chan"ics, n.
Definition: The science of equilibrium and motion of air or an aëriform fluid, including aërodynamics and aërostatics.
AEROMECHANIC
A`ër*o*me*chan"ic, A`ër*o*me*chan"ical, a.
Definition: Of or pert. to aëromechanics.
A`ër*o*me*chan"ic, n.
Definition: A mechanic or mechanician expert in the art and practice of aëronautics.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COMMUNICATIONS
(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”
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