In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DELIMITATION
Etymology
Noun
delimitation (countable and uncountable, plural delimitations)
The act of delimiting something.
A limit or boundary.
Anagrams
• time dilation
Source: Wiktionary
De*lim`i*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. delimitatio: cf. F. délimitation.]
Definition: The act or process of fixing limits or boundaries; limitation. Gladstone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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