In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EMPHRACTIC
Etymology
Adjective
emphractic (comparative more emphractic, superlative most emphractic)
(medicine) Having the quality of closing the pores of the skin.
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Source: Wiktionary
Em*phrac"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Having the quality of closing the pores of the skin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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