In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CINQUECENTIST
Adjective
cinquecentist (not comparable)
Alternative letter-case form of Cinquecentist.
Noun
cinquecentist (plural cinquecentists)
Alternative letter-case form of Cinquecentist.
Etymology
Adjective
Cinquecentist (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the art of Italy in the sixteenth century.
Noun
Cinquecentist (plural Cinquecentists)
An Italian of the sixteenth century, especially a poet or an artist.
A student or imitator of the art or literature of that period.
The style of art or architecture of that period.
Source: Wiktionary
Cin`que*cen"tist, n.
1. An Italian of the sixteenth century, esp. a poet or artist.
2. A student or imitator of the art or literature of the Cinquecento.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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