In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALATE
alate, alated
(adjective) (of seeds or insects) having winglike extensions; “alate leaves”; “alate seeds of a maple tree”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
alate (comparative more alate, superlative most alate)
(entomology, botany) Having winglike extensions or parts; winged.
Synonyms
• alated
Noun
alate (plural alates)
A winged, reproductive form of several social insects.
Etymology 2
Adverb
alate (not comparable)
(archaic) recently; lately; of late.
Source: Wiktionary
A*late", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + late.]
Definition: Lately; of late. [Archaic] There hath been alate such tales spread abroad. Latimer.
A"late, A"la*ted, a. Etym: [L. alatus, from ala wing.]
Definition: Winged; having wings, or side appendages like wings.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) of or pertaining to or in keeping with the Christian gospel especially as in the first 4 books of the New Testament
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