In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONATUS
Etymology
Noun
conatus (plural conatus)
An effort, an endeavour, a striving.
A force or impulse; a nisus.
Anagrams
• co-aunts, toucans, uncoats
Source: Wiktionary
Co*na"tus, n. Etym: [L., fr. conatus, p. p. of conari to attempt.]
Definition: A natural tendency inherent in a body to develop itself; an attempt; an effort. What conatus could give prickles to the porcupine or hedgehog, or to the sheep its fleece Paley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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