In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BRACHIAL
brachial
(adjective) of or relating to an arm; “brachial artery”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
brachial (not comparable)
Pertaining or belonging to the arm.
Of the nature of an arm.
Noun
brachial (plural brachials)
Source: Wiktionary
Brach"i*al or (, a. Etym: [L. brachialis (bracch-), from bracchium (bracch-) arm: cf. F. brachial.]
1. (Anat.)
Definition: Pertaining or belonging to the arm; as, the brachial artery; the brachial nerve.
2. Of the nature of an arm; resembling an arm.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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