In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ASTERNAL
asternal
(adjective) not connected to the sternum or breastbone; “asternal ribs”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
asternal (not comparable)
(anatomy) Not sternal; said of ribs that do not join the sternum.
Anagrams
• alaterns
Source: Wiktionary
A*ster"nal, a. Etym: [Pref. a- not + sternal.] (Anat.)
Definition: Not sternal; -- said of ribs which do not join the sternum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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