In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
E*pis"co*pi*cide, n. Etym: [L. episcopus bishop + caedere to kill.]
Definition: The killing of a bishop.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 October 2024
(noun) a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; “it was heated to evaporate the volatiles”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.