In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CONSISTORIAN
Etymology
Adjective
consistorian (not comparable)
(archaic, derogatory) Relating to a Presbyterian consistory.
Source: Wiktionary
Con`sis*to"rian, a.
Definition: Pertaining to a Presbyterian consistory; -- a contemptuous term of 17th century controversy. You fall next on the consistorian schismatics; for so you call Presbyterians. Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PROSODIC
(adjective) of or relating to the rhythmic aspect of language or to the suprasegmental phonemes of pitch and stress and juncture and nasalization and voicing
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