In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EXAMPLER
Ex*am"pler, n. Etym: [See Exemplar, Example, and cf. Sampler.]
Definition: A pattern; an exemplar. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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