In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHALDEE
Chaldean, Chaldaean, Chaldee
(adjective) of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture
Chaldean, Chaldaean, Chaldee
(noun) an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea
Chaldean, Chaldaean, Chaldee
(noun) a wise man skilled in occult learning
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Chal"dee, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Chaldea.
– n.
Definition: The language or dialect of the Chaldeans; eastern Aramaic, or the Aramaic used in Chaldea. Chaldee Paraphrase, A targum written in Aramaic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”
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