In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CANTABILES
Noun
cantabiles
plural of cantabile
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CANTABILE
Can*ta"bi*le, a. Etym: [It., cantare to sing.] (Mus.)
Definition: In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.
Can*ta"bi*le, n. (Mus.)
Definition: A piece or pessage, whether vocal or instrumental, pecuilarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
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