In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC
bibliographic, bibliographical
(adjective) relating to or dealing with bibliography
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
bibliographic (comparative more bibliographic, superlative most bibliographic)
Of or pertaining to bibliography.
Source: Wiktionary
Bib`li*o*graph"ic, Bib`li*o*graph"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. bibliographique.]
Definition: Pertaining to bibliography, or the history of books.
– Bib`li*o*graph"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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