In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIATESSARONS
Noun
diatessarons
plural of diatessaron
Source: Wiktionary
DIATESSARON
Di`a*tes"sa*ron, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. (Anc. Mus.)
Definition: The interval of a fourth.
2. (Theol.)
Definition: A continuous narrative arranged from the first four books of the New Testament.
3. An electuary compounded of four medicines.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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