In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FORECASTING
prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication
(noun) a statement made about the future
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Verb
forecasting
present participle of forecast
Etymology 2
Noun
forecasting (plural forecastings)
A forecast or prediction.
Source: Wiktionary
FORECAST
Fore*cast", v. t.
1. To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project. He shall forecast his devices against the strongholds. Dan. xi. 24.
2. To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for. It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we embark, and to forecast consequences. L'Estrange.
Fore*cast", v. i.
Definition: To contrive or plan beforehand. If it happen as I did forecast. Milton.
Fore"cast, n.
Definition: Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination. He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and predetermination of the gods themselves. Addison.
2. Foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation. His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him for the council than the camp. Prescott.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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