In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
Fid"i*a, n. Etym: [NL., prob. fr. L. fidus trusty.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of small beetles, of which one species (the grapevine Fidia, F. longipes) is very injurious to vines in America.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 April 2024
(verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; “The fugue typifies Bach’s style of composition”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.