In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HARMOST
Etymology
Noun
harmost (plural harmosts)
(historical) A governor or prefect appointed by the Spartans in the cities they subjugated.
Source: Wiktionary
Har"most, n. Etym: [Gr. , fr. harmoste. See Harmony.] (Gr. Antiq.)
Definition: A governor or prefect appointed by the Spartans in the cities subjugated by them.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNAMBIGUOUS
(adjective) having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning; “As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguous”- Mario Vargas Llosa
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