In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ENCEPHALOPATHY
Etymology
Noun
encephalopathy (countable and uncountable, plural encephalopathies)
(pathology, neurology) Any of various conditions affecting the brain.
Source: Wiktionary
En*ceph`a*lop"a*thy, n. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Any disease or symptoms of disease referable to disorders of the brain; as, lead encephalopathy, the cerebral symptoms attending chronic lead poisoning.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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