In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GELASTIC
Adjective
gelastic
Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
(medicine) Relating to a particularly severe form of epileptic fit, in which there is a sudden burst of energy.
Source: Wiktionary
Ge*las"tic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Definition: Pertaining to laughter; used in laughing. "Gelastic muscles." Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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