In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AFOREHAND
Etymology
Adverb
aforehand (not comparable)
(archaic or dialect) Beforehand; in advance; in anticipation.
Adjective
aforehand (comparative more aforehand, superlative most aforehand)
Beforehand in condition; forehanded.
Source: Wiktionary
A*fore"hand` adv.
Definition: Beforehand; in anticipation. [Archaic or Dial.] She is come aforehand to anoint my body. Mark xiv. 8.
A*fore"hand`, a.
Definition: Prepared; previously provided; -- opposed to behindhand. [Archaic or Dial.] Aforehand in all matters of power. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DIALECT
(noun) the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; “the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English”; “he has a strong German accent”; “it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy”
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