In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
apnea
(noun) transient cessation of respiration
Source: WordNet® 3.1
apnea (countable and uncountable, plural apneas)
(pathology) The cessation of breathing.
• asphyxia
• paean, pæan
Source: Wiktionary
Ap*nae"a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Partial privation or suspension of breath; suffocation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.