In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BENEDICTUS
Etymology
Noun
Benedictus (plural Benedictuses)
(music) Either of two canticles that begin with the Latin word benedictus.
(music) The music that accompanies these canticles.
Source: Wiktionary
Ben`e*dic"tus, n. Etym: [L., blessed. See Benedict, a.]
Definition: The song of Zacharias at the birth of John the Baptist (Luke i. 68); -- so named from the first word of the Latin version.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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