In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CIST
Etymology 1
Noun
cist (plural cists)
(historical) A small receptacle for sacred utensils carried in festivals in Ancient Greece.
Etymology 2
Noun
cist (plural cists)
(archaeology) A crypt cut into rock, chalk, or a tree trunk, especially a coffin formed by placing stone slabs on edge and topping them with a horizontal slab or slabs.
Anagrams
• ICTs, TICs, cits, cits., tics
Source: Wiktionary
Cist, n. Etym: [L. cista box, chest, Gr. Chest.]
1. (Antiq.)
Definition: A box or chest. Specifically: (a) A bronze receptacle, round or oval, frequently decorated with engravings on the sides and cover, and with feet, handles, etc., of decorative castings. (b) A cinerary urn. See Illustration in Appendix.
2. See Cyst.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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