In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
delations
plural of delation
• dial tones, indolates, insolated
Source: Wiktionary
De*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. delatio accusation: cf. F. délation.]
1. Conveyance. [Obs. or Archaic] In delation of sounds, the inclosure of them preserveth them. Bacon.
2. (Law)
Definition: Accusation by an informer. Milman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.